tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368965082710154502017-09-26T14:14:38.564-04:00Miss Edna's PlaceEdna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.comBlogger3204125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836896508271015450.post-66907017121244451182017-09-26T11:47:00.000-04:002017-09-26T11:47:02.447-04:00Lots Of Goodies To Be Found In CataloguesSeptember 26, 2017<br /><br />Good morning.&nbsp; Today is another really gorgeous day to enjoy.&nbsp; Temps today and tomorrow will reach the low eighties, with the cooling down starting on Thursday.&nbsp; It's sort of like the Indian Summer of days gone by, and I'm really enjoying it.&nbsp; <br /><br />Not much special happening around here.&nbsp; Yesterday was a lazy day for Pogo and me.&nbsp; We sat out on the porch and I looked through a new batch of catalogues that came in the mail.&nbsp; One in particular that I like is "Starcrest Of California."&nbsp; One item that some of you might like is a safety belt to put in the back seat of your car for your fur baby.&nbsp; Pogo has one in his car seat, but for those pets that like to sit on the seat, this could come in handy.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PUevRpJ8FGs/WcpxgL5cqOI/AAAAAAAAWsI/zROvRuTk2X8ANB_TAillqwxbDRfrhUyowCLcBGAs/s1600/20170925_132741%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="700" height="323" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PUevRpJ8FGs/WcpxgL5cqOI/AAAAAAAAWsI/zROvRuTk2X8ANB_TAillqwxbDRfrhUyowCLcBGAs/s400/20170925_132741%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Another really nice item is the Recipe Christmas Cards.&nbsp; For your friends who love to cook and try new recipes, these are wonderful.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EwHKYvQHYfY/Wcpxf73SKgI/AAAAAAAAWsE/V3bbTmVy9GsElQiZeuB5cWMSa1JhuMc9QCEwYBhgL/s1600/20170925_130420%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EwHKYvQHYfY/Wcpxf73SKgI/AAAAAAAAWsE/V3bbTmVy9GsElQiZeuB5cWMSa1JhuMc9QCEwYBhgL/s400/20170925_130420%2Bsm.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />One of my favorite items is a tee shirt.&nbsp; Isn't this one awesome?&nbsp; Especially for this time of year?&nbsp; Hmmm, I may have to get me one of these.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-flgCYN2OgcM/WcpxgLWdf0I/AAAAAAAAWsQ/8I5YZl74dVQFAC4-jNOsT-e25P0upsfawCEwYBhgL/s1600/20170925_134111%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="673" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-flgCYN2OgcM/WcpxgLWdf0I/AAAAAAAAWsQ/8I5YZl74dVQFAC4-jNOsT-e25P0upsfawCEwYBhgL/s400/20170925_134111%2Bsm.jpg" width="356" /></a></div><br />The best part of this catalog is the free shipping.&nbsp; I always find something here that I am looking for.&nbsp; I go right to their website and order online because my order will come faster that way.&nbsp; So that's one of the things that I'll be doing today.<br /><br />I also want to call the Jeweler to see if my other two rings are ready to be picked up.&nbsp; If they are, then Pogo and I will take a ride out to pick them up.&nbsp; Pogo has been sitting by the door all morning, just looking out rather wistfully. so I guess today is a good day to go out and do errands.&nbsp; <br /><br />Maybe we can stop by Ocean State Job Lot store and pick up more birdseed.&nbsp; We must be getting low on it by now.&nbsp; I'll check before we leave the house.&nbsp; Somehow, though, every time we go in that store, we seem to find a basketful of things that we must have.&nbsp; Hmmm.<br /><br />I haven't been crocheting these past few days and my right hand is feeling it.&nbsp; The arthritis is acting up, especially in my first two fingers.&nbsp; Hopefully, my new yarn order will get here soon and I will be crocheting again.&nbsp; It keeps my fingers working.<br /><br />Well, that's about all my news for today.&nbsp; So, till tomorrow, Y'all have an awesome day.<br /><br />Hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836896508271015450.post-46339751453961990392017-09-25T12:15:00.000-04:002017-09-25T12:15:36.666-04:00The Best Laid Plans Of Mice And MenSeptember 25, 2017<br /><br />Good morning.&nbsp; Ahh, tis another gorgeous day here in New England.&nbsp; I absolutely love it!&nbsp; The big tree out front likes it too because the leaves on the bottom branches wave ever so slightly to every car or truck that goes by.&nbsp; Retirement feels really good today.<br /><br />Well, yesterday I loaded up all my dollies and their dresses, and all the trimmings, and headed for the porch.&nbsp; Once I got settled, I laid out all the trimmings and got started on the first dress.&nbsp; Ribbons, jewels, flowers, etc.&nbsp; This was going to be fun.<br /><br />Of the three special glues that I bought, none of them worked.&nbsp; When I squeezed the tube, I either got nothing or a big glob of glue (mostly on my hands).&nbsp; I finally got a bit of glue on a tiny flower and placed it on the ribbon.&nbsp; I held it in place for a couple minutes, then let go.&nbsp; So did the flower.&nbsp; It fell right off on to the table.&nbsp; The jewels did not sparkle, they looked so flat.&nbsp; The only thing that worked was the ribbon.&nbsp; So much for my fun and plans.<br /><br />This week I really need to buckle down and work on getting all my photos together for next year's calendar.&nbsp; It will be October soon, and shortly after that the Holidays will be upon us.&nbsp; I work on it all year, so it would be very disappointing if I didn't get everything done ahead of time.&nbsp; <br /><br />Looking through all my catalogs, it seems that folks who collect owls are in for a great year.&nbsp; There is owl stuff everywhere.&nbsp; In Signals catalogue, there is a whole collection of little owl boxes.&nbsp; Goodness, they are so cute!&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4aKdlyMy6J8/WckmZX0TT8I/AAAAAAAAWrs/BFXJAxyb_fwv7SaLzyKQbRS0X_YW7gZpgCEwYBhgL/s1600/Signals%2Bowl%2Bboxes%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="535" data-original-width="800" height="267" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4aKdlyMy6J8/WckmZX0TT8I/AAAAAAAAWrs/BFXJAxyb_fwv7SaLzyKQbRS0X_YW7gZpgCEwYBhgL/s400/Signals%2Bowl%2Bboxes%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />I also found a mat to put outside the door that reminds me of Pogo.&nbsp; No, I didn't order it, but it is cute.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0OYOrQxnjJ8/WckmZnq4qXI/AAAAAAAAWr0/BLEKVvNdkeojr80vJfDNnvmegweE3M1wwCEwYBhgL/s1600/20170921_150456%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="524" data-original-width="750" height="278" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0OYOrQxnjJ8/WckmZnq4qXI/AAAAAAAAWr0/BLEKVvNdkeojr80vJfDNnvmegweE3M1wwCEwYBhgL/s400/20170921_150456%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />In another mail offering, I came across a little car that brought back so many memories of years gone by.&nbsp; When Audrey was just a toddler, her dad and I had a 1955 blue and white Buick convertible just like the one in the ad.&nbsp; Somewhere, I have a photo of Audrey sitting on the hood of the car.&nbsp; I'll have to go digging around to see if I can find that photo.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pSoC2D7zTgY/WckmZZv7xxI/AAAAAAAAWr0/yhnaLsv0hUcqbAOp5DeYP_d6Zi0VwTpygCEwYBhgL/s1600/20170821_130425%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="404" data-original-width="800" height="201" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pSoC2D7zTgY/WckmZZv7xxI/AAAAAAAAWr0/yhnaLsv0hUcqbAOp5DeYP_d6Zi0VwTpygCEwYBhgL/s400/20170821_130425%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Well, the morning is slipping by, and I haven't done anything around here yet.&nbsp; That being said, I think I'll make a fresh cup of coffee and go sit out on the porch for a while with Pogo.&nbsp; Maybe I'll take my laptop out there and play on it for awhile.&nbsp; <br /><br />On this happy note, I'll take my leave.&nbsp; So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantabulous day.&nbsp; <br /><br />Hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836896508271015450.post-80574141617905529492017-09-24T10:38:00.001-04:002017-09-24T10:38:22.116-04:00Ah, Such A Beautiful Evening!September 24, 2017<br /><br />Good morning.&nbsp; Goodness, I wanted to sleep in really late this morning, but Pogo was ever so playful this morning.&nbsp; He jumps up on me, walks up to my face and gives me a kiss or just sniffs my whole face.&nbsp; This is his way of gently waking me up to make him some breakfast.&nbsp; I love it!!<br /><br />It's still a bit cool this morning, but the sun is shining and it is going to get nice and warm soon.&nbsp; We'll be&nbsp;having a few days in the low eighties and I for one am going to enjoy it.&nbsp; Today, Pogo and I will take our things out to the porch and enjoy this gorgeous day.<br /><br />Well, what can I say!&nbsp; Last evening, Deanne and I, her friend Caroline, and Joe all went to the Cabaret to watch our Jazzy and the other Starliners.&nbsp; What a wonderful evening.&nbsp; Sometimes I think the show is even better the second time around because you already know what is coming next.&nbsp; We all enjoyed ourselves.&nbsp; Me especially.&nbsp; I am so proud of our Jazzy.<br /><br />Here's a photo of Deanne and Jazzy.&nbsp; That's one proud Mommy!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zxvm-s1CHcs/Wce9jKk4eRI/AAAAAAAAWrY/YrWupDhfFxkyR9FqH5WotBg14OPth2_MACEwYBhgL/s1600/Resized_20170923_213702001%2BB%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="650" height="382" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zxvm-s1CHcs/Wce9jKk4eRI/AAAAAAAAWrY/YrWupDhfFxkyR9FqH5WotBg14OPth2_MACEwYBhgL/s400/Resized_20170923_213702001%2BB%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />And here's one with me and the girls.&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o4bp2pT_y2U/Wce9iy2FmfI/AAAAAAAAWrc/rn2NXjawzd89DQRd7-jFqoArdF-mCDOmwCEwYBhgL/s1600/20170923_213729%2BB%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="515" data-original-width="725" height="283" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o4bp2pT_y2U/Wce9iy2FmfI/AAAAAAAAWrc/rn2NXjawzd89DQRd7-jFqoArdF-mCDOmwCEwYBhgL/s400/20170923_213729%2BB%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />I put a few videos on Face Book &nbsp;and today I'll try to upload one or two more.&nbsp; One young fellow that I really enjoyed was Adam Isbitsky who sang "Bridge Over Troubled Waters."&nbsp; He was also a treat to listen to.&nbsp; I posted a&nbsp;video of him singing too.&nbsp; &nbsp;Folks, everyone in the show was super fun to listen to, so if you get a chance do go watch a few of the videos that I posted. (Franny Loud on FB)<br /><br />In October (and the beginning of November), the Starliners will be presenting Fiddler On The Roof.&nbsp; You know I'll be enjoying watching this.&nbsp; My hubby loved Broadway musicals, and this was one of his very favorite shows.&nbsp; The music was so beautiful.&nbsp; I think we went to see it three different times.<br /><br />&nbsp;Friday afternoon, the rest of my dolly body parts came in the mail.&nbsp; Woo Hoo!&nbsp; Now I can finish up my dollies.&nbsp; (That's what I'm hoping to be doing out on the porch today.)&nbsp; I have some boxes with tissue paper all lined up and waiting for them.&nbsp; <br /><br />I don't have a quick page ready for today, but I promise to have something ready in the next day or two.&nbsp; Now I'm going to make another cup of coffee and head for the porch.&nbsp; So, till tomorrow, Y'all have an awesome day.<br /><br />Hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836896508271015450.post-68517650276206747702017-09-22T10:56:00.000-04:002017-09-22T10:56:50.697-04:00Happy AutumnSeptember 22, 2017<br /><br />Good morning.&nbsp; Today is the start of Autumn, and my goodness it is dreary!&nbsp; This morning has been gray with a bit of wind until a few minutes ago.&nbsp; Then the rain came.&nbsp; It is pouring!&nbsp; Across the street, someone is shredding a lot of wood, trees, roof tiles, etc. and it is rather noisy.&nbsp; Poor Pogo doesn't know whether&nbsp;to bark or hide under his blanket.&nbsp; <br /><br />We were going out to do a few errands today, but now I'll have to see what the rest of the day's weather is like.&nbsp; Maybe if the rain lets up this afternoon I'll feel like going out.&nbsp; The older I get, I'm not so crazy about driving in the rain and snow, etc.<br /><br />The other&nbsp;day I placed an order for more yarn, but then later I realized I had not ordered the right amount of some of the colors.&nbsp; This morning I received an email offering me free shipping, so I went back online and ordered more yarn.&nbsp; I will definitely have enough now to keep me busy for quite a while.&nbsp; At least I think I do.&nbsp; haha.<br /><br />Last night I put the fringe on both of the scarves that I made and started one of the hats.&nbsp; When these two sets are finished, I will have one more set to make.&nbsp; Slowly, but surely, I'm getting all my projects done.&nbsp; <br /><br />Here's a photo of the toddler hooded vest kit that I ordered.&nbsp; I thought I'd try to make two of these for my two youngest great granddaughters.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8ywtmRVqWJw/WcUgy7vb9aI/AAAAAAAAWq8/zbs8fMfAIVsYnzbyyboQ5yCGaw-9Y07wACEwYBhgL/s1600/20170920_144736%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="601" data-original-width="625" height="307" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8ywtmRVqWJw/WcUgy7vb9aI/AAAAAAAAWq8/zbs8fMfAIVsYnzbyyboQ5yCGaw-9Y07wACEwYBhgL/s320/20170920_144736%2Bsm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />One rather interesting item that I found in the Herrschner catalogue is for lighted crochet hooks and knitting needles.&nbsp; They are battery operated.&nbsp; Can you imagine?&nbsp; What will they think up next?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ic4NqCgduJ8/WcUgzL5EmeI/AAAAAAAAWrI/iZS2scrMFNoBFsZVWltABCFJKkUE80q1ACEwYBhgL/s1600/20170920_151215%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="751" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ic4NqCgduJ8/WcUgzL5EmeI/AAAAAAAAWrI/iZS2scrMFNoBFsZVWltABCFJKkUE80q1ACEwYBhgL/s400/20170920_151215%2Bsm.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><br />I got another new catalogue in yesterday's mail.&nbsp; This one is called Signals.&nbsp; I love looking at all&nbsp; the tee shirt sayings in these catalogues.&nbsp; Here's one I love.&nbsp; I can relate to this one.&nbsp; haha<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tvag4sV7rBM/WcUgy--o9lI/AAAAAAAAWrI/aaqXWq_MizwTBoMOILuewNYLZLKYFP3iACEwYBhgL/s1600/20170921_143955%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="696" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tvag4sV7rBM/WcUgy--o9lI/AAAAAAAAWrI/aaqXWq_MizwTBoMOILuewNYLZLKYFP3iACEwYBhgL/s400/20170921_143955%2Bsm.jpg" width="343" /></a></div>This morning I'm waiting for the mailman to get here.&nbsp; I have a whole stack of mail to give him.&nbsp; Most of it is bills.&nbsp; (what else is new?)&nbsp;&nbsp; There's also a couple entries for the Publishers Clearing House.&nbsp; Do I really think they will ever show up at my door with that huge check?&nbsp; Of course not, but somehow it's nice to think that it is possible.&nbsp; <br /><br />Well, the morning is drifting away and I still have to wash the breakfast dishes.&nbsp; My goodness, I just can't wait to do that.&nbsp; (yup, right!)&nbsp; Tomorrow night, we're all going back to see Jazzy in the Western Theme at the Paris Cabaret again.&nbsp; This was very enjoyable and I can't wait to see it again.<br /><br />That's about it for news this morning.&nbsp; So, till Sunday, Y'all be safe and have an awesome weekend.<br /><br />Hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836896508271015450.post-72367525011498051802017-09-21T11:54:00.001-04:002017-09-21T11:54:29.423-04:00Farewell To SeptemberSeptember 21, 2017<br /><br />Good morning.&nbsp; Well, today is starting off quite lovely.&nbsp; It's not raining, the sun is out and there's a little bit of a breeze.&nbsp; Temps should be in the upper sixties, maybe even the low seventies.&nbsp; Sounds rather nice to me.&nbsp; Today is Summer's last hurrah.&nbsp; Enjoy it&nbsp; Tomorrow we'll be starting a new season.<br /><br />I just got a message from Deanne telling me that Jazzy is in a photo in today's newspaper.&nbsp; I'll have to get me a copy.&nbsp; There is an article about the Cabaret where she is performing and she's in the photo of their current entertainment.&nbsp; Woo Hoo!&nbsp; Here's a copy she just sent to me.&nbsp; It's not a great copy, but you can make out all the Starliners.&nbsp; Jazzy is on the far left.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5BewHjXBJ6s/WcPdECvjHuI/AAAAAAAAWqo/CTNkPDIruJIjJM-SwBtAm4nSjNFQLwzigCLcBGAs/s1600/FullSizeR001002003004%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="676" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5BewHjXBJ6s/WcPdECvjHuI/AAAAAAAAWqo/CTNkPDIruJIjJM-SwBtAm4nSjNFQLwzigCLcBGAs/s400/FullSizeR001002003004%2Bsm.jpg" width="355" /></a></div><br />The next photo I'm sharing is of another of my great granddaughters who just started Kindergarten.&nbsp; This is Amelia.&nbsp; Gosh, she's a beauty, just like her mommy.&nbsp; I guess you can't tell how proud I am of all my family.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8vjDuusjrBg/WcPdEBkZ9fI/AAAAAAAAWqs/YYgU22SYUo8226Bb99JmCEHq9nyB97GPwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG951199%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="874" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8vjDuusjrBg/WcPdEBkZ9fI/AAAAAAAAWqs/YYgU22SYUo8226Bb99JmCEHq9nyB97GPwCEwYBhgL/s400/IMG951199%2Bsm.jpg" width="273" /></a></div><br />Yesterday, Pogo and I braved the rain and went out to do some errands.&nbsp; First we went to the Jewelry Salon to pick up one of my rings.&nbsp; Bless my heart, now my hand doesn't feel naked anymore!&nbsp; This ring is special to me and I rarely ever take it off.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VB5LHtBzXEs/WcPdEIFpbQI/AAAAAAAAWqw/gYbe12YZM5gg9e813jiadaAzqCjeHtGTQCEwYBhgL/s1600/20170920_152218%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="790" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VB5LHtBzXEs/WcPdEIFpbQI/AAAAAAAAWqw/gYbe12YZM5gg9e813jiadaAzqCjeHtGTQCEwYBhgL/s400/20170920_152218%2Bsm.jpg" width="303" /></a></div><br />When we left there, we headed for the hospital to pick up Pogo's flea medicine.&nbsp; Wowsie!&nbsp; What a shock I got!&nbsp; The price didn't just go up, it leaped for the moon!!!&nbsp; But we got it because he needs it and then we headed for home.&nbsp; It was really pouring rain by then so we figured the rest of the errands could wait for another day.<br /><br />Last night, DIL Janet came by and we ordered Chinese take out for supper.&nbsp; Even Pogo enjoyed some of this.&nbsp; The rest of the evening we crocheted and watched TV while we caught up on our chatting.&nbsp; It was a really nice way to end a busy day.<br /><br />As I look out my door, the leaves on the tree out front are dancing in quite a frenzy.&nbsp; The trees across the street are really shaking it up too.&nbsp; I guess this pick up in the wind is probably a bit of Jose as he passes by on his way north.&nbsp; I haven't been watching the weather channel these last couple of days.&nbsp; Maybe I'll get caught up with it later this afternoon.<br /><br />Well, that's about it for my news for today.&nbsp; So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantabulous day.<br /><br />Hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836896508271015450.post-3577060411242821892017-09-20T11:19:00.000-04:002017-09-20T11:19:27.284-04:00We're Off To See The Wizard....Not Really, Just A Few ErrandsSeptember 20, 2017<br /><br />Good morning.&nbsp; Tis another gray and rainy day here in New England.&nbsp; Pogo and I will need an umbrella when we go out to do our errands today.&nbsp; Pogo doesn't care though.&nbsp; He is just so happy every time we go anywhere in the car.&nbsp; Except for food, he is just so easy to please.<br /><br />Today we are going to the jewelers' store to pick up two of my rings.&nbsp; From there, we will travel to the hospital to pick up a refill of one of Pogo's flea medicines.&nbsp; He is super allergic to fleas, so he has to use two different flea medicines all during flea season.<br /><br />There's not much happening around here.&nbsp; I started working on two scarf and hat sets.&nbsp; The gray scarf is done&nbsp;and I'm almost half way through the pink scarf.&nbsp; When it is finished, I'll make the two hats.&nbsp; I'm waiting for another order of dolly body parts so that I can finish up my air freshener dollies.&nbsp; <br /><br />While I was poking around through some old papers, I came across this very interesting "Did You Know" article that I had printed out.&nbsp; I'll share some of it with you.<br /><br /><span style="color: blue;">Did you know that drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately -- without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional "pain" relievers?</span><br /><span style="color: blue;"></span><br /><span style="color: blue;">Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns?&nbsp; Or that chewing on strong Altoids peppermints will clear up your stuffy nose?</span><br /><span style="color: blue;"></span><br /><span style="color: blue;">For achy muscles from a bout of the flu, mix one Tablespoon of horseradish in one cup of olive oil.&nbsp; Let the mixture sit for thirty minutes, then apply it as a massage oil for instant relief of aching muscles.&nbsp; </span><br /><span style="color: blue;"></span><br /><span style="color: blue;">For menacing bees, wasps, hornets or yellow jackets that get in your home, try a spray of Formula 409.&nbsp; Insects drop to the ground instantly.</span><br /><span style="color: blue;"></span><br />I'll save some more of them for tomorrow.&nbsp; Today I'll post an old kit called "Vintage Garden" that I did years ago in collaboration with a friend.&nbsp; This is my portion of the kit.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qvtx6k0jdks/WcKAv-O3hMI/AAAAAAAAWqQ/CNdkXrt8RbcGtM7dELCTzSBAXTGJKpm4ACLcBGAs/s1600/EB%2B-%2BPreview%2B-%2BVintage%2BGarden.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qvtx6k0jdks/WcKAv-O3hMI/AAAAAAAAWqQ/CNdkXrt8RbcGtM7dELCTzSBAXTGJKpm4ACLcBGAs/s400/EB%2B-%2BPreview%2B-%2BVintage%2BGarden.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Here are the download links:<br />Pt 1 &amp; 2<br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?aap7u80rzik8x5a">http://www.mediafire.com/?aap7u80rzik8x5a</a><br />3<br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?zxwrvmkza9ckkzm">http://www.mediafire.com/?zxwrvmkza9ckkzm</a><br />4<br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?kou9szs2w1luslt">http://www.mediafire.com/?kou9szs2w1luslt</a><br />5<br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?bx0amnpcaka5erm">http://www.mediafire.com/?bx0amnpcaka5erm</a><br />6<br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?pc98fiimxd0sacz">http://www.mediafire.com/?pc98fiimxd0sacz</a><br /><br />While Pogo and I have been running around lately doing errands, I'm noticing that the trees are beginning to change color, and leaves are falling everywhere.&nbsp; Actually, my driveway is collecting quite a few of them.&nbsp; I dug out a photo from my archives that shows how the trees look now.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PNfF4IH6zXY/WcKAwPPiJiI/AAAAAAAAWqY/_HVXxGlSqJsVywCz8kE4mp9ba-6eyE_wACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_6333%2BColor%2BEfex%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="800" height="280" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PNfF4IH6zXY/WcKAwPPiJiI/AAAAAAAAWqY/_HVXxGlSqJsVywCz8kE4mp9ba-6eyE_wACEwYBhgL/s400/IMG_6333%2BColor%2BEfex%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Folks, today and tomorrow are the last two days of summer.&nbsp; Go outside and enjoy it, even in the rain.&nbsp; The rain is still warm enough for us to be out in it.&nbsp; This reminds me that flu season is beginning so be sure to get your flu shot soon.&nbsp; If you are my age, you'll want the extra strong shot.&nbsp; I think I'll be getting my shot before the week is out.<br /><br />Tonight is the beginning of Rosh Hashanah.&nbsp; To all my Jewish friends and family, I'm wishing you a&nbsp;healthy and prosperous&nbsp;New Year.&nbsp; Friday will start a brand new season, Autumn. And, in just five and a half weeks, Pogo and I will be off on our "Round The World" ride with all our witchy friends.&nbsp; Gosh, this year is passing by so quickly!<br /><br />Now I think I'll make me a fresh cup of coffee while we wait for the mailman to get here.&nbsp; After that, Pogo and I are off to do our errands.&nbsp; So, till tomorrow, Y'all have an awesome day.<br /><br />Hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836896508271015450.post-80439314263416209672017-09-19T09:33:00.000-04:002017-09-19T09:33:46.120-04:00Happy Birthday AlenaSeptember 19, 2017<br /><br />Good morning.&nbsp; Yup, tis another gray, wet day here in New England.&nbsp; I hope the heavier rain holds off until after I get home from my doctor appointment this morning.&nbsp; It looks like there is a healthy breeze going on too.&nbsp; Every now and then the leaves on the tree out front start dancing excitedly.<br /><br />Before I forget again, let me wish a Happy Birthday to great granddaughter Alena.&nbsp; She turned five years old yesterday.&nbsp; Alena, I hope your Birthday was just awesome!&nbsp; Here's photo that her grandma (Audrey) sent to me last evening.&nbsp; She's wearing the pink sapphire kitty necklace that I sent to her.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8R7VAqGMoO4/WcENT1Yp2UI/AAAAAAAAWpk/zGL0V0uXMtw1qsEqWLFdheJVaLtGBAztACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG953172%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8R7VAqGMoO4/WcENT1Yp2UI/AAAAAAAAWpk/zGL0V0uXMtw1qsEqWLFdheJVaLtGBAztACLcBGAs/s400/IMG953172%2Bsm.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Speaking of my great grandchildren, they are all growing up so quickly.&nbsp; I have a&nbsp;few more photos to share.&nbsp; These are three more of my great grandchildren.&nbsp; Jack (top photo) just started the seventh grade, and will be&nbsp;thirteen years old soon.&nbsp; Lilah (center photo) has started the fifth grade and has just recently turned ten years old.&nbsp; The bottom photo is Alima.&nbsp; She will be turning two years old this Fall.&nbsp; Gosh, they are all so beautiful.&nbsp; Randi, thank you so much for the photos.&nbsp; I am so blessed!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zs1N-NHgiR0/WcESlhU1XDI/AAAAAAAAWp4/Gy69GvaxIyoMUcjxmi9tbePYxdHvnBrDACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG950602%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="814" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zs1N-NHgiR0/WcESlhU1XDI/AAAAAAAAWp4/Gy69GvaxIyoMUcjxmi9tbePYxdHvnBrDACLcBGAs/s400/IMG950602%2Bsm.jpg" width="293" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZEmrGE7JXEI/WcESl8tl7KI/AAAAAAAAWqA/EHLNYnFAX7kW3KNj7jnqmbthfBoqKyNYQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG950603%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="791" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZEmrGE7JXEI/WcESl8tl7KI/AAAAAAAAWqA/EHLNYnFAX7kW3KNj7jnqmbthfBoqKyNYQCEwYBhgL/s400/IMG950603%2Bsm.jpg" width="302" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DQwSswHKJ98/WcESl3eZnII/AAAAAAAAWp8/9FybnVMz1rUoXQytpm3oShgIP3MqmauhgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG950577%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DQwSswHKJ98/WcESl3eZnII/AAAAAAAAWp8/9FybnVMz1rUoXQytpm3oShgIP3MqmauhgCEwYBhgL/s400/IMG950577%2Bsm.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />This morning I have an appointment with my orthopedic doctor for a follow up on my shoulder.&nbsp; That last shot of cortisone was supposed to take away the pain.&nbsp; But, it didn't!&nbsp; I don't really want another shot.&nbsp; I just want to know what my options are.&nbsp; I'm pretty sure that my favorite option is to just ignore the pain and hopefully it won't bother me too much.&nbsp; That's what I do now.<br /><br />Yesterday, I went back to the jeweler's shop to leave my rings that need new bands.&nbsp; Gosh, my hand feels so naked!&nbsp; I never take off my Goddess ring.&nbsp; That one is so special to me.&nbsp; The jeweler said that he would try to have that ring ready for me today.&nbsp; That would be nice, but I'm not counting on it.&nbsp; The other two rings may take a bit longer, but that's okay.&nbsp; I'm also getting new appraisals.&nbsp; <br /><br />Well, time is slipping by on me again, so I'd best take my leave here.&nbsp; I need to be getting ready for my appointment soon.&nbsp; So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantabulous day.<br /><br />Hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836896508271015450.post-82967886308402674772017-09-18T11:03:00.000-04:002017-09-18T11:03:10.331-04:00The Last Days Of SummerSeptember 18, 2017<br /><br />Good morning.&nbsp; This morning is cool and gray with a slight breeze.&nbsp; Temps will get up to around 71F degrees today.&nbsp; At some point the rain should be coming this way.&nbsp; Our weather forecast for the next few days calls for rain and wind.&nbsp; How much we get remains to be seen.&nbsp; It's sort of a sad way to celebrate the end of summer.&nbsp; Yup, these are our last days of summer.&nbsp; Try to enjoy them.<br /><br />Today, Pogo and I will take a ride back to the jewelers store to leave my ring.&nbsp; I never take the ring off, so&nbsp; the band wore very thin and broke years ago.&nbsp; I've been wearing it with tape on the band all this time.&nbsp; I don't like to take my ring off.&nbsp; Even worse, I don't like leaving it anywhere.&nbsp; But now, it can't be helped.&nbsp; It really needs to be fixed.<br /><br />While we are at the plaza where the jewelry store is, we'll stop in at the pet supply store too.&nbsp;&nbsp; So far, Pogo has been eating some of the doggie food that we bought there the other day.&nbsp; We need to pick up a few more little tins of it.&nbsp; If Pogo will eat it, I'll buy it for him.<br /><br />I'm going to have to get serious about a new yarn order.&nbsp; I finished up three dolly dresses over the last few days and now my hands are feeling too idle.&nbsp; My hands like to be busy when I am sitting down to watch TV, or just resting.&nbsp; As soon as I can decide on the colors, I will start a new afghan.&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br />These are the colors of the dresses that I finished over the weekend.&nbsp; The first photo is called Grape Fizz.&nbsp; The second one is Watercolor, and the third one is Wildflower.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hlLvr7up8eI/Wb_Zr6nOZ2I/AAAAAAAAWpQ/LCrps6oKlT4usbU0j8hOrrvY3bS--Lk4ACLcBGAs/s1600/Grape%2BFizz%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="570" data-original-width="600" height="380" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hlLvr7up8eI/Wb_Zr6nOZ2I/AAAAAAAAWpQ/LCrps6oKlT4usbU0j8hOrrvY3bS--Lk4ACLcBGAs/s400/Grape%2BFizz%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SDFMMsBqGsQ/Wb_ZshO6-zI/AAAAAAAAWpU/uz35c9EdWIgQ1mOAiw-cPW6oWNCGiycnACLcBGAs/s1600/Watercolor%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1450" data-original-width="1577" height="367" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SDFMMsBqGsQ/Wb_ZshO6-zI/AAAAAAAAWpU/uz35c9EdWIgQ1mOAiw-cPW6oWNCGiycnACLcBGAs/s400/Watercolor%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fPDJLp19ZEA/Wb_Zr8LhtkI/AAAAAAAAWpM/xniaAPu3ZNI9hAvFRHPtRfIwo9FriViewCLcBGAs/s1600/Wildflower%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="600" height="396" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fPDJLp19ZEA/Wb_Zr8LhtkI/AAAAAAAAWpM/xniaAPu3ZNI9hAvFRHPtRfIwo9FriViewCLcBGAs/s400/Wildflower%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />This morning, I'm watching a story about spousal abuse.&nbsp; It's really horrifying to see what a lot of men and women go through before they are able to ask for help.&nbsp; I know from counseling some of these women (in years past) just how difficult it is to reach a point where they can walk out of the relationship.&nbsp; Sometimes they can leave with their children, and sometimes they have to leave them behind.&nbsp; It's really a sad situation.<br /><br />Soon I will have to get dressed.&nbsp; Once the mail comes, Pogo and I will be ready to leave to do our errands.&nbsp; I need to wash the breakfast dishes too.&nbsp; On that happy note I'll take my leave.&nbsp; So,&nbsp; till tomorrow, Y'all have an awesome day.<br /><br />Hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836896508271015450.post-22657438754718403252017-09-17T09:15:00.001-04:002017-09-17T09:15:28.207-04:00Some Rainy Weather For UsSeptember 17, 2017<br /><br />Good morning.&nbsp; Tis cool and quite cloudy this morning.&nbsp; We have a bit of rain and maybe winds coming soon thanks to the summer storms, I think.&nbsp; I'll have to check with the weather channel in a little while.&nbsp; Right now, I'm watching Law And Order, which is a bit more interesting.&nbsp; <br /><br />Friday morning,&nbsp;Deanne and I went to the shooting range for a bit of practice.&nbsp; Deanne did super well.&nbsp; I didn't do so bad either.&nbsp; My&nbsp;shoulder makes it a bit difficult, but I can still hit the bulls eye.&nbsp; I&nbsp;used Deanne's gun for a few shots, and I really like it.&nbsp; Pogo says that he'll get me one for a combination birthday/Christmas gift if I want one.&nbsp; Hmmm, I'll have to think about that.&nbsp; (He's so good to me!!)&nbsp; Here's my target from Friday's practice.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gUp9S8Fsm8c/Wb5qGWCyV3I/AAAAAAAAWow/5qa6QIDexOIWsCODVusiG36sAdTisPmdACEwYBhgL/s1600/20170915_134031%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gUp9S8Fsm8c/Wb5qGWCyV3I/AAAAAAAAWow/5qa6QIDexOIWsCODVusiG36sAdTisPmdACEwYBhgL/s400/20170915_134031%2Bsm.jpg" width="397" /></a></div><br />Yesterday, Pogo and I went shopping at the gun shop and I bought a magazine loader for my gun.&nbsp; As soon as I figure out how it works, I'll be able to practice loading the magazine.&nbsp; Pogo behaved so well in the gun shop that he was invited back whenever he wants to go.&nbsp; He's quite an impressive and well behaved&nbsp;little fellow.<br /><br />When we left there, we went looking for a little jewelry shop that the isntructor's brother owns in a nearby town.&nbsp; Thank goodness for the GPS in my car.&nbsp; Without it, we'd have never found the little shop.&nbsp; We had a pleasant chat with the owner, and we'll go back tomorrow so that I can leave one of my rings for repair and an appraisal.&nbsp; I have another ring that needs the band repaired, so I may also take that one with me to drop off.&nbsp; I'll be needing a new appraisal for that ring too.&nbsp; <br /><br />Before we headed for home, we stopped into a new pet supply store where we picked up a couple new shirts and some new doggie food for Pogo.&nbsp; He hasn't tried the shirts on yet, but last night he did eat a plateful of the new doggie food.&nbsp; Wow!!&nbsp; We also picked up a bag of soft doggie treats, and Pogo actually ate a piece.&nbsp; Wowsie!&nbsp; Will wonders never cease!&nbsp; This is the doggie treat.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tFSKkkMPfoU/Wb5qHHhkCRI/AAAAAAAAWow/PWqds2xnRRMaEeMzdvQnPktbRfUaFdEbgCEwYBhgL/s1600/20170917_074607%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tFSKkkMPfoU/Wb5qHHhkCRI/AAAAAAAAWow/PWqds2xnRRMaEeMzdvQnPktbRfUaFdEbgCEwYBhgL/s400/20170917_074607%2Bsm.jpg" width="326" /></a></div><br />I got a new catalogue in the mail Saturday, so I spent some enjoyable time looking through it.&nbsp; I found a few things that we could use so I ordered them on-line.&nbsp; There was a beautiful bedspread and shams that Audrey liked so they are being sent to her.&nbsp;&nbsp;I found a few things that will be gifts, so they will come here and go into the&nbsp;holiday tote.<br /><br />When I was last at Walmart, I picked up a new pattern book.&nbsp; This&nbsp;one is for crochet kitchen cloths.&nbsp; I think I'll try the one with the scrubby in the corner.&nbsp; After my other projects are finished, of course.&nbsp; Here's a photo of the little pattern book, and the scrubby dish cloth.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ttZyloZsPSw/Wb5qGzq4dOI/AAAAAAAAWow/hZNnx27Rh3AO9XogMDORBkqUvszDOejMwCEwYBhgL/s1600/20170916_144136%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="749" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ttZyloZsPSw/Wb5qGzq4dOI/AAAAAAAAWow/hZNnx27Rh3AO9XogMDORBkqUvszDOejMwCEwYBhgL/s400/20170916_144136%2Bsm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FXmT7IAp8lA/Wb5qGrMhQMI/AAAAAAAAWow/5Jg_mP4UDDQmggxKK5LP_yFTUXayCDRGwCEwYBhgL/s1600/20170916_143807%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="677" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FXmT7IAp8lA/Wb5qGrMhQMI/AAAAAAAAWow/5Jg_mP4UDDQmggxKK5LP_yFTUXayCDRGwCEwYBhgL/s400/20170916_143807%2Bsm.jpg" width="353" /></a></div><br />Evenings, I did a bit of crocheting.&nbsp; I finished a dolly dress in "Grape Fizz" yarn, and now I'm working on one&nbsp;in "Wildflowers" yarn.&nbsp; When I finish this last dress, I'll take a couple photos.&nbsp; The colors are scrumptious.&nbsp; I'm not sure why I'm making so many of these dolly dresses, but I like making them so I'm a happy little camper.&nbsp; (I'm sure they will all find a new home)<br /><br />Today I have a new quick page for you.&nbsp; Now that the hurricane has gone by, and Florida can start to mend and rebuild, I thought that this might be a good page for your&nbsp;vacation photos.&nbsp; I did&nbsp;call to&nbsp;see how much damage my timeshare condo got, and the news was good.&nbsp; Aside from losing&nbsp;electric power, there was very little damage&nbsp;from the storm.&nbsp; Now I can look forward to going there next March.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mNDflbvk-X4/Wb5xuGyglFI/AAAAAAAAWo8/83uaeePK2YooQ-SRDHILVxZoY217CHNqwCLcBGAs/s1600/EB%2B-%2BPrevue%2BQP%2B2017%2B-%2B28.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mNDflbvk-X4/Wb5xuGyglFI/AAAAAAAAWo8/83uaeePK2YooQ-SRDHILVxZoY217CHNqwCLcBGAs/s400/EB%2B-%2BPrevue%2BQP%2B2017%2B-%2B28.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Here is your download link:<br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/file/912e3v2ve2vsimw/EB_-_QP_2017_-_28.zip">http://www.mediafire.com/file/912e3v2ve2vsimw/EB_-_QP_2017_-_28.zip</a><br /><br />Now I'm going to make a fresh cup of coffee and watch a bit of TV.&nbsp; So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantabulous day.<br /><br />Hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836896508271015450.post-72825839105372139602017-09-15T10:02:00.001-04:002017-09-15T10:02:03.948-04:00Another Busy MorningSeptember 15, 2017<br /><br />Good morning.&nbsp; Today is a bit cloudy and warm with a bit of a breeze.&nbsp; It's not raining yet, so it is quite nice.&nbsp; I won't be much of a chatty Cathy today because I have to get ready soon to leave.&nbsp; Deanne and I have an appointment this morning at the shooting range.&nbsp; The instructor texted me last night to say that the new ear phones that we had ordered have come in.&nbsp; Up to now, we've been using his earphones.<br /><br />This will be a nice break from my crocheting.&nbsp; I seem to be making a lot of mistakes lately and have been ripping lots of rows out.&nbsp; I guess this is a sign that I need a short break.&nbsp; I think tomorrow I'll take all my dollies out to the porch and apply all the embellishments to them.&nbsp; After a short photo session, I'll pack them all away.&nbsp; <br /><br />Yesterday, while Pogo and I were out in the yard, I noticed quite a few bees busy at work on some of my plants.&nbsp; I took a few photos, and I have a question that I'm hoping someone might be able to help me with.&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HQhRfcVvn1o/WbvZyx4ZjKI/AAAAAAAAWoQ/53d7ftGdfZopMLzOFr0b8moqMikyejaBACLcBGAs/s1600/20170914_125705%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="564" data-original-width="650" height="346" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HQhRfcVvn1o/WbvZyx4ZjKI/AAAAAAAAWoQ/53d7ftGdfZopMLzOFr0b8moqMikyejaBACLcBGAs/s400/20170914_125705%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HDPP0mZ4Ab4/WbvZyjQf_AI/AAAAAAAAWoM/3Tt1B795ZJIE0TfXA-VCJXyMUzfxOiuDQCLcBGAs/s1600/20170914_125708%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="561" data-original-width="650" height="345" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HDPP0mZ4Ab4/WbvZyjQf_AI/AAAAAAAAWoM/3Tt1B795ZJIE0TfXA-VCJXyMUzfxOiuDQCLcBGAs/s400/20170914_125708%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bzVlTeKYRUU/WbvZyhhthqI/AAAAAAAAWoI/67cREaPb-_g7JjV3hRFcvEJMT3celd8VgCLcBGAs/s1600/20170914_125722%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="581" data-original-width="600" height="386" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bzVlTeKYRUU/WbvZyhhthqI/AAAAAAAAWoI/67cREaPb-_g7JjV3hRFcvEJMT3celd8VgCLcBGAs/s400/20170914_125722%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />My question is:&nbsp; Does anyone know what this plant in the last photo is?&nbsp; I have tons of it.&nbsp; It is quite pretty and the bees love it.&nbsp; I have looked it up on Google, but there are a lot of plants there that look like this so I'm still not sure what it is.<br /><br />In the wee hours of the morning, around 3:50 a.m., Pogo decided that he was finally hungry enough to eat his supper.&nbsp; I finally got up and got it for him.&nbsp; He quickly gobbled it up and was looking for more food so I gave him a plate of canned chicken.&nbsp; When he finished eating that, he climbed back up on his little sofa and went to sleep.&nbsp; I guess he has me trained pretty good, huh?<br /><br />Enough of my babble.&nbsp; It's time for me to start getting dressed and ready to leave.&nbsp; So, till Sunday, Y'all be safe and have a fantabulous weekend.&nbsp; <br /><br />Hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836896508271015450.post-1061310154315579632017-09-14T12:44:00.001-04:002017-09-14T12:44:09.938-04:00Today's A Busy Day HereSeptember 14, 2017<br /><br />Good afternoon.&nbsp; I decided that I would do my grocery shopping this morning instead of waiting till later because we may be getting some rain.&nbsp; By the time I did my shopping and got it all put away, the morning had somehow turned to afternoon.&nbsp; <br /><br />Of course, in between putting things away, I brought in the mail and sorted it, fed Pogo, and chatted on the phone for a little bit.&nbsp; I also put a couple of gifts away (that I picked up)&nbsp;in the Holiday tote.&nbsp; While I was shopping, I found a color yarn that I need for one of my little dollie dresses.&nbsp; Now I can finish making the last couple dresses.&nbsp; <br /><br />Today's post will be a bit short because I have lots of things that need to be done today around here.&nbsp; I want to put in another load of laundry too.&nbsp; Pogo has been running back and forth from the door to me and back to the door.&nbsp; That usually means that he wants to go outside for a bit.&nbsp; I've learned to heed this particular message from him.&nbsp; <br /><br />I do have one thing to share today.&nbsp; Yesterday, a book that I had ordered came in the mail.&nbsp; This one tells all the different ways to use and benefit from vinegar.&nbsp; So far, I've read a couple of the chapters, and it is really interesting.&nbsp; If anyone is interested, I'm posting the advertisement for the book and the order form.&nbsp; If you click on them, they will appear larger so that you can read them easier.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FCAyycYcTX4/WbqwfnWYYFI/AAAAAAAAWn0/kaG0h4PHf6gyqGyOb7IGWR01txc3pug1ACLcBGAs/s1600/20170823_122552%2Btop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="743" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FCAyycYcTX4/WbqwfnWYYFI/AAAAAAAAWn0/kaG0h4PHf6gyqGyOb7IGWR01txc3pug1ACLcBGAs/s400/20170823_122552%2Btop.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tEkhKgfgRi0/WbqwfvtzPII/AAAAAAAAWn4/ZQmJbtOZde02_larbI5Z2ZREOdNfihotQCEwYBhgL/s1600/20170823_122552%2Bbottom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="392" data-original-width="500" height="312" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tEkhKgfgRi0/WbqwfvtzPII/AAAAAAAAWn4/ZQmJbtOZde02_larbI5Z2ZREOdNfihotQCEwYBhgL/s400/20170823_122552%2Bbottom.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />You can also Google the book and order it online.&nbsp; That's how I ordered my copy.&nbsp; It's the quickest way to receive the book.<br /><br />Now I'm off to take my handsome little guy outside for a bit before I start on my chores.&nbsp; So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantabulous day.<br /><br />Hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836896508271015450.post-8182827962123115652017-09-13T11:48:00.000-04:002017-09-13T11:48:43.226-04:00Even The TV Has Quirks Of Its OwnSeptember 13, 2017<br /><br />Good morning.&nbsp; We're enjoying another gorgeous day here in New England.&nbsp; Temps are in the seventies, working their way to the mid eighties with a slight breeze.&nbsp; As for Hurricane Irma, I'm guessing that she has downgraded to just a lot of rain because I'm not seeing much about her on the Weather Channel.&nbsp; They are mostly focusing on the devastation left behind.<br /><br />Hurricane Jose is being watch closely now.&nbsp; Just how close to land he'll make, and where, isn't known yet.&nbsp; He's about five hundred miles from The Bahamas right now.&nbsp; The weather patterns right now are crazy.&nbsp; There are Winter weather advisory warnings out for parts of Montana, with snow expected.&nbsp; Yeesh!&nbsp; It's still summer!<br /><br />Yesterday was rather a lazy day for me.&nbsp; I did a couple chores around here, then did a bit of crocheting.&nbsp; I have two more dollie dresses to make to finish up my current projects.&nbsp; Of course, they all still need to have their embellishments put on.&nbsp; I'm thinking that by next week, I can start boxing a few things.&nbsp; I'll label them, or at least put a slip with a name in each box.&nbsp; <br /><br />I've been watching "Unsolved Mysteries" on TV.&nbsp; An announcement just came on the screen saying that "routine maintenance is being performed."&nbsp; When did this start happening?&nbsp; I've never seen this on my TV before.&nbsp; They do shut down programming every morning around 2 a.m. to update programming.&nbsp; It takes about four or five minutes, then the programming comes back on.&nbsp; This daytime "routine maintenance" is something new.<br /><br />Today I think I'll start making up my shopping list.&nbsp; I haven't been to the supermarket for a while and some things are running very low or out.&nbsp;&nbsp; I also want to do a bit of laundry.&nbsp; Later, DIL Janet will be coming by after work.&nbsp; That's a really nice way to end my day.&nbsp; <br /><br />This year, I haven't seen very many butterflies, so I dug into my photo archives for this photo.&nbsp; Now that my butterfly bushes are beginning to grow again, I'm hoping to see more of these beauties flitting around in my yard.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Tju3kb3KZps/WblNq5sMaAI/AAAAAAAAWnk/G5L125tGtiUFxLSkRVPBUJ84x6MOAFPFgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6419%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="520" data-original-width="700" height="296" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Tju3kb3KZps/WblNq5sMaAI/AAAAAAAAWnk/G5L125tGtiUFxLSkRVPBUJ84x6MOAFPFgCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_6419%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />I also dug out this adorable photo of my handsome little guy.&nbsp; The photo was taken five years ago, just a few months after he came to live with me.&nbsp; He still looks the same today.&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FTxV7V7cP5g/WblNq5XMmeI/AAAAAAAAWno/l2gAZQK_os4xRq5jXYv7CN0Py50nMnmCQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_6518%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="568" data-original-width="700" height="323" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FTxV7V7cP5g/WblNq5XMmeI/AAAAAAAAWno/l2gAZQK_os4xRq5jXYv7CN0Py50nMnmCQCEwYBhgL/s400/IMG_6518%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />I slept really good last night and did not want to get up this morning.&nbsp; However, my late start to this awesome day means that I am running out of morning, and need to get busy with my laundry.&nbsp; Before I go, I do have a new quick page for you.&nbsp; This one might be good for&nbsp;saving some of your favorite summer memories.&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Eff33yo61Zs/WblNqp3di2I/AAAAAAAAWno/DyTJpjC0kBYZ-dNW7GPASIjvJBOimK35ACEwYBhgL/s1600/EB%2B-Preview%2B%2BQP%2B2017%2B-%2B27.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Eff33yo61Zs/WblNqp3di2I/AAAAAAAAWno/DyTJpjC0kBYZ-dNW7GPASIjvJBOimK35ACEwYBhgL/s320/EB%2B-Preview%2B%2BQP%2B2017%2B-%2B27.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Here is your download link:<br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/file/k12rab2k2p99u92/EB_-_QP_2017_-_27.zip">http://www.mediafire.com/file/k12rab2k2p99u92/EB_-_QP_2017_-_27.zip</a><br /><br />Now I'm off to keep a date with my washing machine.&nbsp; So till tomorrow, Y'all have an awesome day.<br /><br />Hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836896508271015450.post-18808345400129636682017-09-12T12:47:00.000-04:002017-09-12T12:47:54.058-04:00Hurricane Irma Just Won't Give Up!September 12, 2017<br /><br />Good morning.&nbsp; I almost feel guilty saying that the weather here is awesome.&nbsp; But today really is a lovely day and I'm thankful for it.&nbsp; Last yesterday afternoon, I heard from Gary Jr, and all is well there.&nbsp; I heard from my friend Rhoda, and they are okay too.&nbsp; Last night I heard from Sean and they are all alive.&nbsp; However, he has most likely lost both his home and his boat.&nbsp; His place took a direct hit from the hurricane.&nbsp; <br /><br />Sadly, this storm is still ravaging other states.&nbsp; It is now being called a tropical cyclone and is lashing out at Georgia, North and South Carolina, Kentucky, West Virginia and&nbsp;Virginia, and reaching out as far as Indiana.&nbsp; I'm praying that Hurricane Jose turns and dies out at sea before he can add to the devastation.&nbsp; How much more can folks handle?&nbsp; <br /><br />Give me a moment here, I'm making a fresh cup of coffee.&nbsp; I had to drink my first cup cold, because I spent a lot of time on the phone trying to track an order that should have been here yesterday.&nbsp; The company said it was hand delivered to a resident here, but that is not the case.&nbsp; I was the only one home when the mail came and the package was not in the mail.&nbsp; <br /><br />I had ordered a magazine loader to help me load the magazine for my gun.&nbsp; My fingers just don't work right when I'm trying to load the magazine.&nbsp; However, I'm getting a refund instead of the loader.&nbsp; I guess I'll just have to do a bit more practicing before our next time at the range.&nbsp; (that will be this Friday)<br /><br />One package that did arrive yesterday was the air freshener doll bodies that I had ordered.&nbsp; Woo Hoo!!&nbsp; Now I can start finishing my dollies.&nbsp; There's no way I can sew all those little hook and eye sets on the dresses, so I laced up the backs of the dresses instead.&nbsp; Today or tomorrow, I'll sit down and start putting the embellishments on the dresses.&nbsp; Here are a couple photos of the dollies so far.&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3wfkXxWF6_0/WbgKurU5EoI/AAAAAAAAWnA/L8eqUSukL2EXlx1gKwxi4ZWWbhQrqbh_wCLcBGAs/s1600/Beach%2BDay%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="698" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3wfkXxWF6_0/WbgKurU5EoI/AAAAAAAAWnA/L8eqUSukL2EXlx1gKwxi4ZWWbhQrqbh_wCLcBGAs/s400/Beach%2BDay%2Bsm.jpg" width="343" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EPuO7uNuYu8/WbgKuihK1BI/AAAAAAAAWnE/NaCAgQ9eOIgH9wa76bVk-FqX2-C8ucfPACLcBGAs/s1600/Cactus%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="679" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EPuO7uNuYu8/WbgKuihK1BI/AAAAAAAAWnE/NaCAgQ9eOIgH9wa76bVk-FqX2-C8ucfPACLcBGAs/s400/Cactus%2Bsm.jpg" width="352" /></a></div><br />The top photo is called "Beach Day" and the second photo is called "Cactus."&nbsp; I have to say that these two are my favorites.&nbsp; I love the colors in the yarn.&nbsp; All my dollies have dark hair except this one little blonde, but they are all adorable.&nbsp; I'll take more photos when the dollies are completely finished.<br /><br />Yesterday I ordered my new blog book before the discount price ran out.&nbsp; I like to take advantage of these sales.&nbsp; Unfortunately, that means that I have expired all QP and kit links through the end of August.&nbsp; Hopefully, you all downloaded the ones you wanted.&nbsp; You can always send me your email address if you need any of the links and I'll send them to you.&nbsp; These are the photos I chose for the front and back covers of my newest blog book.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_u1B5FO1mT0/WbgKua8E1EI/AAAAAAAAWnI/sSu9cuuZ9ocJ3kohQZI3WYCyOjc7t1vIACLcBGAs/s1600/Blog%2Bbook%2Bcovers%2BVol%2Btwo%2B2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="437" data-original-width="900" height="193" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_u1B5FO1mT0/WbgKua8E1EI/AAAAAAAAWnI/sSu9cuuZ9ocJ3kohQZI3WYCyOjc7t1vIACLcBGAs/s400/Blog%2Bbook%2Bcovers%2BVol%2Btwo%2B2017.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Before I start on any chores today, I need to pick out a few skeins of yarn because I still have about four more dollies to make.&nbsp; They are such fun to make.&nbsp; After this, I'll be finishing up the bed dolls that I made.&nbsp; These dresses also just need embellishments.&nbsp; </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now I think I'll enjoy my new cup of coffee while a catch up on some blog reading.&nbsp; So, till tomorrow, Y'all be safe and have a fantabulous day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hugs, Edna B.</div>Edna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836896508271015450.post-59988275739978657632017-09-11T12:06:00.001-04:002017-09-11T12:06:08.953-04:00Still Waiting To Hear From Family Members And Friends In FloridaSeptember 11, 2017&nbsp; <br /><br />Good morning.&nbsp; The weather here is really nice today.&nbsp; The sun is shining, there's a little breeze and the temperature is supposed to reach the low eighties.&nbsp; Temps are supposed to be this way for the next few days before dropping back down into the seventies.&nbsp; <br /><br />I spent most of yesterday and last night watching the weather channel, following the storm's path all the way through Florida.&nbsp; As of yesterday afternoon, both my boys were still okay.&nbsp; (as well as could be expected)&nbsp; I just heard from Gary Jr, and he says he's okay.&nbsp; I still haven't heard from Sean or my friend Rhoda.&nbsp; Hopefully, I'll hear from them soon.<br /><br />There are more than six million people without power so far, and that number will be increasing as the storm continues on into Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama.&nbsp; This has to be one of the worst hurricanes we've had to date.&nbsp; So far, we've had two category 4 landfalls (Houston and Marcos Island) in just a few days, while there is another storm&nbsp; (category 2 already) brewing in&nbsp;the Atlantic.&nbsp; <br /><br />I can't imagine the devastation to the Florida keys and the Bahamas, and the other small islands that were hit by this hurricane, and to the folks in&nbsp;Texas and Louisiana&nbsp;that were hit by the last hurricane.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;God help&nbsp;everyone as they try to rebuild their&nbsp;lives and homes.<br /><br />Has anyone noticed that we've lost about three hours of daylight so far?&nbsp; Yup, the seasons are changing whether we're ready&nbsp;or not.&nbsp;&nbsp;There's no more daylight till around&nbsp;6 a.m., and the sun is setting at least two hours earlier now.&nbsp; Here's a photo I took last evening around 7:15p.m.&nbsp; You can see that it will be dark very soon.&nbsp; Already the outside house lights are on.&nbsp; (bottom right corner)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5iC17WV7wRs/Wbau-kmOUNI/AAAAAAAAWmw/lj_hyTBKTBEiQPA19DjdHhffeiIhSXVjwCEwYBhgL/s1600/20170910_191735%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5iC17WV7wRs/Wbau-kmOUNI/AAAAAAAAWmw/lj_hyTBKTBEiQPA19DjdHhffeiIhSXVjwCEwYBhgL/s400/20170910_191735%2Bsm.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Joe went to the park again yesterday, and sent me this photo of one the ducks that comes to greet him when he gets there.&nbsp; The ducks know that Joe will have some food with him, and they walk right up to him and take the food from his hand.&nbsp; How awesome!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7a4almLMPNs/Wbau-vK6KgI/AAAAAAAAWmw/QdIuN6K2HOEZR3MgDUc6n-tkXIyKxJGVACEwYBhgL/s1600/2017090995161339%2BJoe%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="537" data-original-width="750" height="286" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7a4almLMPNs/Wbau-vK6KgI/AAAAAAAAWmw/QdIuN6K2HOEZR3MgDUc6n-tkXIyKxJGVACEwYBhgL/s400/2017090995161339%2BJoe%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Now I'm going to make a fresh cup of coffee, and catch up a bit on my blog reading.&nbsp; So till tomorrow, Y'all be safe and have an awesome day.<br /><br />Hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836896508271015450.post-45033217490016325332017-09-10T09:55:00.001-04:002017-09-10T09:56:00.001-04:00Irma Is Ghastly!!September 10, 2017<br /><br />Good morning.&nbsp; It's quite lovely here, but down South, Hurricane Irma (Cat 4) has made landfall in the Florida Keys.&nbsp; The winds are horrific, and are being felt throughout the southern part of the state.&nbsp; I'm watching storm videos on TV.&nbsp; It is showing how bad the winds (gusting over 100 miles an hour)&nbsp;are in Miami along with some flooding, and Miami is one hundred miles away from the center of the storm.&nbsp; <br /><br />The eye of the storm is heading to make landfall in or near Naples, in the southwest&nbsp;part of Florida.&nbsp; I have a stepson and two grandchildren living in Naples, and my son Gary Jr. also lives on the West side of Florida too, only he's further North.&nbsp; I also have other grandchildren and some very dear friends living in Florida.&nbsp; I pray that they will all come through this wicked storm safely.&nbsp; <br /><br />There's not much happening here.&nbsp; I've been crocheting, trying to finish up these hat and scarf sets.&nbsp; The blue (Lapis Lazuli) set is finished, and is really quite pretty.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oyJTO0NTG9s/WbU9std0fVI/AAAAAAAAWmU/jmwiXboqTCsHNuF1QsOOb2JcEzPnBsAVQCLcBGAs/s1600/20170909_073813%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="543" data-original-width="700" height="310" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oyJTO0NTG9s/WbU9std0fVI/AAAAAAAAWmU/jmwiXboqTCsHNuF1QsOOb2JcEzPnBsAVQCLcBGAs/s400/20170909_073813%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />I started working on the pink set (Tourmaline) and after just a few rows, I ran into some really bad yarn.&nbsp; It just wasn't workable and there was quite a lot of it so I called the company where I bought the yarn.&nbsp; They were really nice and are sending me two new skeins of the yarn.&nbsp; <br /><br />I've been looking over the yarn color pages in the Herschners catalogue,&nbsp;and I'm trying to decide which colors to order for another afghan.&nbsp; Some of the colors are so yummy looking, they could be served up on a platter.&nbsp; hahaha.<br /><br />Daughter Deanne and Janice stopped by a couple days ago, and brought me a new little solar thingy for my porch.&nbsp; This one is a scarecrow and pumpkins for Autumn, and is ever so cute.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t_uXVE3WR80/WbU9sSRxFqI/AAAAAAAAWmg/T0RXkpiEdnAa5-NoRIW5kLGag9wVwZz3wCEwYBhgL/s1600/20170908_141050%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t_uXVE3WR80/WbU9sSRxFqI/AAAAAAAAWmg/T0RXkpiEdnAa5-NoRIW5kLGag9wVwZz3wCEwYBhgL/s400/20170908_141050%2Bsm.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Today I have a new quick page for you.&nbsp; This one is just a bit of "watermelon whimsy."&nbsp; Have&nbsp;fun with it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3QRGDZC9TdE/WbU9sG4a7ZI/AAAAAAAAWmY/guEaQOpCCpwOnDayxGbko6QruulpfV3SQCEwYBhgL/s1600/EB%2B-%2BPreview%2BQP%2B2017%2B-%2B26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3QRGDZC9TdE/WbU9sG4a7ZI/AAAAAAAAWmY/guEaQOpCCpwOnDayxGbko6QruulpfV3SQCEwYBhgL/s400/EB%2B-%2BPreview%2BQP%2B2017%2B-%2B26.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>&nbsp; <br />Here is your download link:<br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/file/4q45onpqj2ylz9l/EB_-_QP_2017_-_26.zip">http://www.mediafire.com/file/4q45onpqj2ylz9l/EB_-_QP_2017_-_26.zip</a><br /><br />Now I think I'll make a fresh cup of coffee and do a bit of blog reading.&nbsp; So, till tomorrow, Y'all be safe and have a fantabulous day.<br /><br />Hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836896508271015450.post-79808234095385523702017-09-08T10:59:00.000-04:002017-09-08T10:59:51.764-04:00Hurricane Irma Leaving A Wide Path Of DevastationSeptember 8, 2017<br />.<br />Good morning.&nbsp; Tis a wee bit chilly this morning.&nbsp; Only 59F degrees.&nbsp; Granted, it will warm up to the low seventies later today, but this is a bit cool for me.&nbsp; It's great for sleeping, but when I wake up I like it to be just a tad bit warmer.&nbsp; I can feel Autumn sneaking in!<br /><br />I took a break from watching the Weather Channel for a while, but now that I've turned it back on, it is so much more depressing.&nbsp; This Hurricane Irma is a really huge, nasty lady!&nbsp; It looks like it's going to hit all of Florida, as the storm is wider than the state of Florida<br /><br />This storm has already taken several lives, (at least seventeen) &nbsp;so let's all pray that no more lives are lost.&nbsp; My prayers go out to all the animal shelters too.&nbsp; May all the animals and workers make it&nbsp;through this storm safely.&nbsp; I've been watching to see if and/or when this storm might turn and go out to sea, but it looks like it is travelling inland.&nbsp; We'll just have to wait and see.<br /><br />I wonder how this storm will affect all the birds and wildlife in the southern states.&nbsp; I have plans to vacation to Florida next March.&nbsp; I'm wondering how many of their beautiful birds will still be there then.&nbsp; This is a photo that daughter Audrey took of one of Florida's beautiful birds.&nbsp; I am so looking forward to seeing lots of them next Winter.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7UtsErDsF_s/WbKq55vkoXI/AAAAAAAAWmA/Bc_BaDcYfwEqSUaqi_Y-h0nLPhGvrEF3wCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_4325%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="532" data-original-width="700" height="303" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7UtsErDsF_s/WbKq55vkoXI/AAAAAAAAWmA/Bc_BaDcYfwEqSUaqi_Y-h0nLPhGvrEF3wCEwYBhgL/s400/IMG_4325%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Last night, I worked on the blue scarf and hat set.&nbsp; For some reason, this set is giving me problems.&nbsp; The yarn has been splitting so I have to keep ripping out whole sections and redoing them.&nbsp; Even closing a seam is being difficult.&nbsp; I have to assume it is me, so I've set this project aside for a while.&nbsp; <br /><br />The doll bodies that I ordered a while ago are taking forever to get here.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Maybe I'll take a look at my yarn stash to see if there's a color just begging to be made into a dolly dress.&nbsp; Or maybe I'll go online to see what new colors I can find for a new afghan.&nbsp; I've made so many afghans that it doesn't feel right not to have one in progress.&nbsp; <br /><br />Today I have a couple photos that Joe took a few days ago at one of our local parks.&nbsp; If these ducks and geese were not here, I would miss them terribly.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lLK0_qoNfjs/WbKq57aPRyI/AAAAAAAAWmA/ScH-eRsu9lUl947is1qYc50D3HAgMLm9QCEwYBhgL/s1600/2017082795115623%2BJoe%2BB%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="700" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lLK0_qoNfjs/WbKq57aPRyI/AAAAAAAAWmA/ScH-eRsu9lUl947is1qYc50D3HAgMLm9QCEwYBhgL/s400/2017082795115623%2BJoe%2BB%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-haX9J0NTULE/WbKq59qEjoI/AAAAAAAAWmA/DY4l6cW0vRwl9Qy3YKXVo-PPuE-aXvSlQCEwYBhgL/s1600/2017090495143810%2BJoe%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="700" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-haX9J0NTULE/WbKq59qEjoI/AAAAAAAAWmA/DY4l6cW0vRwl9Qy3YKXVo-PPuE-aXvSlQCEwYBhgL/s400/2017090495143810%2BJoe%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Last night I watched my favorite program, Project Runway,&nbsp;on TV.&nbsp; This year, the program seems to be missing a sense of fashion and style.&nbsp; By that, I mean that a lot of the new designers seem to be creating really messy styles of clothing.&nbsp; Some things look just like rags hanging, with torn areas and a few well placed knots.&nbsp; <br /><br />What is happening to the fashion world?&nbsp;&nbsp; Last night, the contestants were designing sleepwear.&nbsp; I have to say that there were only a couple outfits that I would consider wearing to bed.&nbsp; The rest wouldn't even be considered casual wear as far as I am concerned.&nbsp; But, of course, I'm sure they are not wanting my opinion.&nbsp; I do hope that next year's show returns to classier fashion styles.<br /><br />Now I think I'm going to make a fresh cup of coffee and maybe sit out on the porch for a while.&nbsp; So, till Sunday, Y'all be safe and have a fantabulous day.<br /><br />Hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836896508271015450.post-54168845287157383742017-09-07T11:36:00.001-04:002017-09-07T11:36:15.147-04:00Just Add Hot Water....How??? September 7, 2017<br /><br />Good morning.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Well, our part of the storm did not last very long yesterday.&nbsp; The skies got really dark, the wind picked up, then came the thunder and lightning.&nbsp; Next the rain poured, but only for a little while.&nbsp; When the sun came out again, I thought I might try posting here, but then the sun disappeared and I decided to leave the computer alone.&nbsp; <br /><br />We got bits of rain on and off through the day, then at night it rained enough to leave a few big puddles.&nbsp; This morning the sun is doing its best to come out from behind the clouds and warm things up.&nbsp; It's looking like it might be a really nice day today.<br /><br />I've been following the hurricane news.&nbsp; It's really not very good.&nbsp; Evacuations have begun in&nbsp;the southern part of&nbsp;Florida.&nbsp; These storms are getting much worse than they ever were before.&nbsp; I read somewhere that the climate changes were going to bring on much more severe weather.&nbsp; And, it seems to be happening right now.&nbsp; <br /><br />To answer a question left in my comments area, Yes, Dee, I did check my gun case and I don't have one of those gadgets that helps with loading the magazine.&nbsp; Drats!!&nbsp; It's amazing.&nbsp; I did not have any problems loading the plastic practice bullets during our "hands on" class, but at the shooting range, I was all thumbs and could not load the magazine with the real bullets.&nbsp; Hmmm, I definitely need to practice more.<br /><br />....I just took a few moments to order a magazine loader for my gun.&nbsp; Thank goodness for Amazon.&nbsp; They have just about everything you could need.&nbsp; I'll have my new&nbsp;magazine loader&nbsp;this weekend, and I'll&nbsp;be able to practice with it for a few days before our next time at the shooting range.&nbsp; <br /><br />Well, yesterday I did finished the green (Peridot)&nbsp;hat and scarf set, and last night I started the blue set.&nbsp; I'm not really a green person, (although there are several greens that I really like) but this set is quite pretty.&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ruEopr2_MgY/WbFYxAOJ-AI/AAAAAAAAWlk/5t_djmrn-WE8ZhbJvTZEXLR7OcCaXcQNACLcBGAs/s1600/20170906_173400%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="700" height="323" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ruEopr2_MgY/WbFYxAOJ-AI/AAAAAAAAWlk/5t_djmrn-WE8ZhbJvTZEXLR7OcCaXcQNACLcBGAs/s400/20170906_173400%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />It's time to order my newest blog book while there is a 25% off special.&nbsp; For anyone else thinking of having a blog book printed, the special is on through September 12.&nbsp; (blog2print.com)&nbsp; I'll need to decide on which photos to put on the front and back covers, then I can get my order started.&nbsp; (This also means that I'll be removing all the links for QP's and kits through August.&nbsp; So if you want these, get them now.)<br /><br />Folks, I have this adorable photo of Pogo to share.&nbsp; I was trying to show him how to take a "selfie" but he really wasn't interested.&nbsp; This was the best photo that we got, and I just love it.&nbsp; He seems to be saying "For the last time, leave me alone!!"<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P7h9uN7Dfmo/WbFYxNRk3MI/AAAAAAAAWlo/RjffrepBviA9FG8uGlhAm8rKPMr8lb5pgCEwYBhgL/s1600/20170904_194522%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="806" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P7h9uN7Dfmo/WbFYxNRk3MI/AAAAAAAAWlo/RjffrepBviA9FG8uGlhAm8rKPMr8lb5pgCEwYBhgL/s400/20170904_194522%2Bsm.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><br />There is an ad on TV trying to sell you packaged foods to be eaten during a major storm.&nbsp; You just open the package, add hot water and stir.&nbsp; Voila!&nbsp; A tasty hot meal!&nbsp; Now I ask you, a major storm usually comes along with loss of power and sometimes loss of drinking water.&nbsp; How, exactly, would someone boil the water to add to this food?&nbsp; Not only does the stove not work, but the microwave doesn't work either without electricity.&nbsp; And if you had electricity, why wouldn't you eat the food in your refrigerator or freezer instead of this packaged "emergency food?"<br /><br />While you ponder on that, I think I'll wash the breakfast dishes, make a fresh cup of coffee, and catch up on some blog reading before I get started on my crochet project.&nbsp; So, till tomorrow, Y'all be safe and have a fantabulous day.&nbsp; <br /><br />Hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836896508271015450.post-759559643491701522017-09-06T11:05:00.002-04:002017-09-06T11:05:48.515-04:00Severe Thunderstorm Warnings HereSeptember 6, 2017<br /><br />Good morning.&nbsp; Well, we started out sunny with temps in the low 70's.&nbsp; They have been issuing "severe storm warnings" for us all morning.&nbsp; This will be a rather short post.&nbsp; The sky has turned really dark and it looks like the thunder storm may be close by.&nbsp; The warning are on till 6 a.m. tomorrow morning.&nbsp; <br /><br />I'm not sure which weather system is bring us this rain, but now it is becoming quite dark outside so I'll end this post here.&nbsp; <br /><br />So, till tomorrow, Y'all stay safe and have an awesome day.<br /><br />Hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836896508271015450.post-35318952531668428222017-09-05T11:02:00.000-04:002017-09-05T11:02:45.946-04:00It's Back To School TimeSeptember 5, 2017<br /><br />Good morning.&nbsp; It's looking beautiful outside my door.&nbsp; Today the temps are supposed to be getting back up into the mid eighties.&nbsp; There's a nice breeze so it won't feel too hot.&nbsp; It's definitely great weather to sit out on the porch.<br /><br />Yesterday, I decided to play on my laptop for a while, and the next thing I knew a few hours had flown by.&nbsp; I brought up a few old kits to play with and ended up with a couple new quick pages.&nbsp; Next, I repackaged my parts of an old kit that I had made in collaboration with some other designers on our forum "Magickal Scraps."&nbsp;&nbsp; The title of the kit is "September Song" so I thought it would be appropriate for now.&nbsp; (Sad to say, the forum has been defunct for a few years.)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MFiv4hFDI1I/Wa6rca211kI/AAAAAAAAWkg/qJVtaeYdYggkN4yEbETgF_a44uJOKmUVgCLcBGAs/s1600/EB%2B-%2BPreview%2BSeptember%2BSong%2B2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MFiv4hFDI1I/Wa6rca211kI/AAAAAAAAWkg/qJVtaeYdYggkN4yEbETgF_a44uJOKmUVgCLcBGAs/s400/EB%2B-%2BPreview%2BSeptember%2BSong%2B2017.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />A part of this kit was given away each day during the month of September.&nbsp; This preview is made up of all the daily previews that I made for my contributions to the kit.&nbsp; Have fun with it.<br /><br />Here are the new links:<br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/file/hbj4nlx37a4tjnk/EB_-_September_Song_2017_Elements.zip">http://www.mediafire.com/file/hbj4nlx37a4tjnk/EB_-_September_Song_2017_Elements.zip</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/file/9y0qhzjh3qfntm5/EB_-_September_Song_2017_Papers_-_3.zip">http://www.mediafire.com/file/9y0qhzjh3qfntm5/EB_-_September_Song_2017_Papers_-_3.zip</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/file/c35rvqjrvddmt77/EB_-_September_Song_2017_Papers_-_2.zip">http://www.mediafire.com/file/c35rvqjrvddmt77/EB_-_September_Song_2017_Papers_-_2.zip</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/file/9a29mh7ld0c9cha/EB_-_September_Song_2017_Papers_-_1.zip">http://www.mediafire.com/file/9a29mh7ld0c9cha/EB_-_September_Song_2017_Papers_-_1.zip</a><br /><br />By the time I&nbsp;was finished and had uploaded everything to MediaFire, it was time to make some supper for Pogo and me.&nbsp; I wasn't up to cooking anything special so I made us hamburgers.&nbsp; Pogo was hungry and gobbled all of his right up.<br /><br />It's back to school time, and Audrey sent me an adorable photo of Alena all dressed up and waiting for the school bus.&nbsp; This is her&nbsp;first day&nbsp;at kindergarten.&nbsp;&nbsp;Isn't she just the cutest in her "owl" outfit?&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-U_H_A4V7mbY/Wa67Gn9yOXI/AAAAAAAAWk8/37bPggvZgFMtXXJ_PEdCl1HplPhmU41JQCEwYBhgL/s1600/Alena%2B%2528Audrey%2529%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="818" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-U_H_A4V7mbY/Wa67Gn9yOXI/AAAAAAAAWk8/37bPggvZgFMtXXJ_PEdCl1HplPhmU41JQCEwYBhgL/s320/Alena%2B%2528Audrey%2529%2Bsm.jpg" width="234" /></a></div><br />Remember the mosquito (citrus) plant that I brought indoors last winter to see if it would live through the winter?&nbsp; Well, the plant thrived, and once the warm weather was here I trimmed the plant way back and put it outside near my porch.&nbsp; I'll bring it inside again for this Winter too.&nbsp; I'm curious to see how long&nbsp;I can keep it alive.&nbsp; (It's an annual plant)&nbsp; Here's a photo of what it looks like now.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bpqSQH88ZjY/Wa6rcceVliI/AAAAAAAAWks/NHTgtCRvxfMxTiiRwhK3r17AdXkGb9mYACEwYBhgL/s1600/20170902_103034%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bpqSQH88ZjY/Wa6rcceVliI/AAAAAAAAWks/NHTgtCRvxfMxTiiRwhK3r17AdXkGb9mYACEwYBhgL/s400/20170902_103034%2Bsm.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />While I was taking photos of the mosquito plant, I shot a few of the Evening Primrose plants.&nbsp; It's such a pretty plant, and the birds love it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Cajqkir1IaM/Wa6rcYCBjQI/AAAAAAAAWks/-QLc4SxWqRUPf1FfbZxDBhTuBlYhh9enACEwYBhgL/s1600/20170902_102847%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Cajqkir1IaM/Wa6rcYCBjQI/AAAAAAAAWks/-QLc4SxWqRUPf1FfbZxDBhTuBlYhh9enACEwYBhgL/s400/20170902_102847%2Bsm.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Gosh, I must be thirsty this morning because I just went to take a sip of my coffee and the mug was empty.&nbsp; Hmmm, let me take a moment here to refill my cup.&nbsp; I'm getting in the habit of having two cups of coffee a day.&nbsp; This is a far cry from days gone by, when I used to drink coffee all day long.<br /><br />Today is trash and recycle pickup day, so Pogo has been busy all morning barking at all the big trucks and scaring them away from our yard.&nbsp; He is such a protective little fellow.&nbsp; Right now, he's taking a break from barking at the trucks to finish his breakfast.&nbsp; What a good boy!<br /><br />I've already started collecting photos for my next calendar.&nbsp; I'd like to be able to&nbsp;have the calendars and Christmas cards printed by the beginning of November.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; It's a good feeling to have all my holiday things done early.&nbsp; At least, it looks like I may be.&nbsp; <br /><br />I did not have time yesterday to get any new patterns uploaded to the Pattern Page, so I'll try to do that today.&nbsp; I also have to spend some time practicing loading my gun's magazine.&nbsp; It's not as easy as it looks.&nbsp; I did pretty good at the class we had a couple weeks ago, but once we got to the shooting range I was all thumbs.&nbsp; <br /><br />Now it's time to do a bit of blog reading while I enjoy this second cup of coffee.&nbsp; So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantabulous day.<br /><br />Hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836896508271015450.post-81240335400267319152017-09-04T12:33:00.001-04:002017-09-04T12:33:40.292-04:00Happy Labor DaySeptember 4, 2017<br /><br />Good morning (for about six more minutes).&nbsp; Gosh, I tried so hard to sleep in this morning, but Joe was up early and making coffee out in the house.&nbsp; Of course Pogo could smell the coffee, plus he heard Joe out there, so he started barking and eventually I had to get up.&nbsp; I took Pogo out to the house to have his turkey treat and then I went back to my nice warm covers.<br /><br />Today is looking like a gorgeous day outside.&nbsp; I poked my head out for a minute and the temperature felt really nice.&nbsp; The sun is shining and there's a nice breeze.&nbsp; I'm thinking that Pogo and I will be able to sit out on the porch for a while after I finish my post.<br /><br />Today is Labor Day here in the United States.&nbsp; It's a day set aside to honor the American labor movement and the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity, laws and well being of the country.&nbsp; (info from Wikipedia)&nbsp; And this is the flag that waves over our beloved land.&nbsp; (photo from Google)&nbsp; May she always wave freely.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A-HAPpQEECg/Wa14a2nBUhI/AAAAAAAAWkU/tcFqZKMC_NcF3VKYZtIMsUj-PMnZcVpDQCEwYBhgL/s1600/FB_IMG_1502205498435%2Bb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A-HAPpQEECg/Wa14a2nBUhI/AAAAAAAAWkU/tcFqZKMC_NcF3VKYZtIMsUj-PMnZcVpDQCEwYBhgL/s400/FB_IMG_1502205498435%2Bb.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br />Last night I finished the second hat and scarf set, then took photos of the two sets that I've finished.&nbsp; The first photo is the Sandstone set, and the second photo is the Almondine set.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aIjqorvxZ8A/Wa14aUjaaPI/AAAAAAAAWkI/c_8DoNXgAb4XKmlobHukAFhcgkwXC2A8QCLcBGAs/s1600/20170902_121824%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="590" data-original-width="700" height="336" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aIjqorvxZ8A/Wa14aUjaaPI/AAAAAAAAWkI/c_8DoNXgAb4XKmlobHukAFhcgkwXC2A8QCLcBGAs/s400/20170902_121824%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NEYPPNuz_0A/Wa14bAoRqOI/AAAAAAAAWkQ/7Kn4GqGMbhojbzmj6M2jD-9itu4xz-qXQCLcBGAs/s1600/20170903_222358%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="529" data-original-width="750" height="281" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NEYPPNuz_0A/Wa14bAoRqOI/AAAAAAAAWkQ/7Kn4GqGMbhojbzmj6M2jD-9itu4xz-qXQCLcBGAs/s400/20170903_222358%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />While Pogo and I were out in the yard the other day, I spotted a couple of bumble bees enjoying the nectar from some of the blooms.&nbsp; I took some photos with my phone.&nbsp; This is not easy because the bees never really sat still long enough for a photo.&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b-cRyzWsXTM/Wa14aQY64wI/AAAAAAAAWkU/ntW_JVfdej4clbf46drol5RNJBTk5HYyQCEwYBhgL/s1600/20170902_102001%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="529" data-original-width="700" height="301" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b-cRyzWsXTM/Wa14aQY64wI/AAAAAAAAWkU/ntW_JVfdej4clbf46drol5RNJBTk5HYyQCEwYBhgL/s400/20170902_102001%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-07_pDzvvB1E/Wa14aCcVQAI/AAAAAAAAWkU/opnd_dlTeU4-asXZQ2XV0yr7YN1qhAAYgCEwYBhgL/s1600/20170902_102014%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="571" data-original-width="700" height="326" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-07_pDzvvB1E/Wa14aCcVQAI/AAAAAAAAWkU/opnd_dlTeU4-asXZQ2XV0yr7YN1qhAAYgCEwYBhgL/s400/20170902_102014%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />It's good to see the bees enjoying my flowers.&nbsp; Last year we hardly ever saw any bees.&nbsp; This year, we've had a few of them in the garden.&nbsp; Hopefully next year there will be even more of them.<br /><br />Last evening, I started a new scarf and hat set in the Peridot color yarn.&nbsp; Gosh, it really is pretty!&nbsp; After this one is done, I'll make one in the Lapis Lazuli color yarn.&nbsp; I'm hoping that my order of dolly bodies arrives by then so that I can switch back to finishing up my dollies.&nbsp; <br /><br />Later this afternoon, I'll see about posting the next pattern on the pattern page.&nbsp; Then maybe I'll play a bit on my laptop and make a few more quick pages.&nbsp; I haven't done that in a while.&nbsp; I think I'll even re-package one of my older kits to post here.&nbsp; Hmmm, tis going to be a busy afternoon.<br /><br />Joe just got back from the store and Pogo is barking up a storm.&nbsp; I think he just loves barking at Joe.&nbsp; We have a special type of light bulb in the upstairs bathroom, and the bulb blew.&nbsp; So Joe was out shopping for a new bulb.&nbsp; He also picked up a couple cases of water for me.&nbsp; Woo Hoo!&nbsp; I've been drinking less water lately because I was getting down to the last case.&nbsp; Now I can splurge a bit and drink lots of it.<br /><br />Well, that's about all my news for this morning.&nbsp; Y'all be safe and have an awesome day.<br /><br />Hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836896508271015450.post-2152729655475802962017-09-03T09:29:00.000-04:002017-09-03T09:29:06.827-04:00We Killed The Zombies!September 3, 2017<br /><br />Good morning.&nbsp; Tis a bit gray and damp here today, but that's okay.&nbsp; We need a little rain for the plants and lawns.&nbsp; Speaking of plants, one of the Dahlias is getting ready to bloom.&nbsp; Here are a couple photos that I've taken&nbsp;so far.&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N3ntfn1RENQ/Wav5NHfV-BI/AAAAAAAAWjg/KMUdchcnFoYcN9DppUco7tv9MXnpti8rgCLcBGAs/s1600/20170901_105904%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="819" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N3ntfn1RENQ/Wav5NHfV-BI/AAAAAAAAWjg/KMUdchcnFoYcN9DppUco7tv9MXnpti8rgCLcBGAs/s400/20170901_105904%2Bsm.jpg" width="292" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yUjN0sMqiGg/Wav5NnRwJCI/AAAAAAAAWjo/i4ZjqBkxL6cw_OTwb7dSlKYS_XOiwuRSgCLcBGAs/s1600/20170902_102954%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yUjN0sMqiGg/Wav5NnRwJCI/AAAAAAAAWjo/i4ZjqBkxL6cw_OTwb7dSlKYS_XOiwuRSgCLcBGAs/s400/20170902_102954%2Bsm.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well, Deanne and I went to the shooting range Friday morning and had a great time shooting zombies.&nbsp; That's zombie targets.&nbsp; Deanne did really well.&nbsp; I didn't do so bad either considering my arm isn't quite up to snuff and it's been months since we have been at the range.&nbsp; Here are my zombie target sheets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oyhYv-89VG8/Wav5ND2Lm9I/AAAAAAAAWjs/ND3XgtUP40kVmwClq0Rraq2sXWRDo22LQCEwYBhgL/s1600/20170902_002358%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oyhYv-89VG8/Wav5ND2Lm9I/AAAAAAAAWjs/ND3XgtUP40kVmwClq0Rraq2sXWRDo22LQCEwYBhgL/s400/20170902_002358%2Bsm.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ml_bt9i5zXM/Wav5M86kL-I/AAAAAAAAWjs/ytOQLrnuwqItW3Meomj9n3Qx07zTG6iCQCEwYBhgL/s1600/20170902_002442%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ml_bt9i5zXM/Wav5M86kL-I/AAAAAAAAWjs/ytOQLrnuwqItW3Meomj9n3Qx07zTG6iCQCEwYBhgL/s400/20170902_002442%2Bsm.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div>When you hit the face, the bullet holes show up green.&nbsp; When you&nbsp;hit another part of the body, the holes show up yellow.&nbsp; If you miss, the holes show up white.&nbsp; As you can see I only missed twice.&nbsp; Next time I'll try to do better.&nbsp; We go back in two weeks.<br /><br />Friday afternoon, Pogo and I went shopping at JoAnn's Fabric store.&nbsp; After looking at all the beautiful things that were on sale, we ended up buying some ribbons for the dolly dresses.&nbsp; As soon as the new dolly bodies get here (maybe by next week) I'll be able to finish up all the air freshener dolls and take photos.&nbsp; <br /><br />I've been asked to post a pattern for the neck scarf that I made last winter, so as soon as I can, I'll post it on the patterns page.&nbsp; If there are any other patterns that anyone wants, do let me know and I'll try to post them on that page also.<br /><br />I've also been asked for more of the gem quick pages.&nbsp; I'll be working on them soon.&nbsp; If you want any gem in particular let me know.&nbsp; So far I have requests for Opal and Sapphire.&nbsp; Eventually, I really should try to do all the gems.&nbsp; <br /><br />Friday night, I started a new hat and scarf set in one of Red Heart's new yarns (Stonewash).&nbsp; I finished it yesterday and started another set in another new color (Almondine).&nbsp; I'll take photos when I finish this last set.&nbsp; <br /><br />My shoulder doesn't hurt so much anymore.&nbsp; I've been taking lots of breaks when I'm crocheting or anything else that I use that arm for.&nbsp; This is good because I wasn't looking forward to getting another shot.&nbsp; <br /><br />My friend Beth tells me that Austin has a shelter that is taking in a lot of the rescued pets from Hurricane Harvey.&nbsp; She and one of her sons has already been donating food, treats and toys to this shelter.&nbsp; I like to know that my money goes directly to helping the animals so I've decided to send a check to Beth.&nbsp; She and her son will go shopping for more food, treats and toys for cats and dogs and drop them off at the shelter.&nbsp; This makes my heart feel good.<br /><br />Today I have a new quick page for you.&nbsp; This one is rather whimsical.&nbsp; Have fun with it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DBJVWmSMcig/Wav5sOFTWCI/AAAAAAAAWj0/tgjcHYGoEXQ1g-o_BT7kbGPCF4PSPU0SQCEwYBhgL/s1600/EB%2B-%2BPreview%2BQP%2B2017%2B-%2B25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DBJVWmSMcig/Wav5sOFTWCI/AAAAAAAAWj0/tgjcHYGoEXQ1g-o_BT7kbGPCF4PSPU0SQCEwYBhgL/s400/EB%2B-%2BPreview%2BQP%2B2017%2B-%2B25.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Here is your download link:<br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/file/bslj06pcdmjcudc/EB_-_QP_2017_-_25.zip">http://www.mediafire.com/file/bslj06pcdmjcudc/EB_-_QP_2017_-_25.zip</a><br /><br />Now I'm off to make a fresh cup of coffee and do a bit of blog reading.&nbsp; So, till tomorrow, Y'all be safe and have a fantabulous day.<br /><br />Hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836896508271015450.post-23620268456920333372017-09-01T09:35:00.000-04:002017-09-01T09:35:42.263-04:00It's Already September!September 1, 2017<br /><br />Good morning.&nbsp; Tis a bit on the cool side this morning.&nbsp; It went down into the forties during the night.&nbsp; It was great for sleeping but a bit chilly for getting up this morning.&nbsp; Today's post will be a short one because Deanne and I are going to the shooting range this morning.&nbsp; I'm hoping that my shoulder is up to it.<br /><br />Today is the first day of September.&nbsp; Here's&nbsp;the September page from my calendar.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2YtHHrfFh6k/WalbtMuKI1I/AAAAAAAAWjE/DZFc92wFqYclK35Tuh0EMyT8hljVXeuegCLcBGAs/s1600/preview%2B09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1208" height="201" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2YtHHrfFh6k/WalbtMuKI1I/AAAAAAAAWjE/DZFc92wFqYclK35Tuh0EMyT8hljVXeuegCLcBGAs/s400/preview%2B09.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />I should also give you Maxine's September page.&nbsp; She has a point here!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-U5suQLuwZC4/WalbtTeCJMI/AAAAAAAAWjM/S0sTDQTWEUUomLWqqpLIVZ1DBP03c9NgACEwYBhgL/s1600/20170816_120230%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-U5suQLuwZC4/WalbtTeCJMI/AAAAAAAAWjM/S0sTDQTWEUUomLWqqpLIVZ1DBP03c9NgACEwYBhgL/s400/20170816_120230%2Bsm.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><br />Nothing special happening around here lately.&nbsp; Yesterday I finished another dolly dress, this one in a yarn called "Rose Garden."&nbsp;&nbsp; Then I started working on a new scarf and hat set.&nbsp; Exciting, yes?&nbsp; I also started checking my box supply.&nbsp; It's time to make a list of the box sizes that I'll be needing for my holiday mailings.<br /><br />I think Pogo is falling out of love with his doggie food.&nbsp; This morning he only took one little bite and walked away.&nbsp; Hmmm, I guess I'll have to cook him a hamburger tonight for supper.&nbsp; Ah well, he's been good so I guess he deserves it.&nbsp; <br /><br />My friend Beth has had another eye surgery and is not feeling so good.&nbsp; Beth, I hope you start feeling better soon.&nbsp; Use your eye patch and try not to use your good eye too much.&nbsp; Let Cisco lavish you with doggie kisses and hugs.&nbsp; That will help to speed up the healing.<br /><br />Before I leave I want to share this beautiful photo that my SIL Mac took on his way out to work one morning.&nbsp; Such a beautiful sunrise!&nbsp; Thanks, Mac, for sharing.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3_FzZl2gA-o/WalbtBAadEI/AAAAAAAAWjQ/v30WTEEy5iEkqvPlMS8AlnCJsYROhm7kwCEwYBhgL/s1600/Mac%2BIMG_1503758398613%2BB%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="743" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3_FzZl2gA-o/WalbtBAadEI/AAAAAAAAWjQ/v30WTEEy5iEkqvPlMS8AlnCJsYROhm7kwCEwYBhgL/s400/Mac%2BIMG_1503758398613%2BB%2Bsm.jpg" width="322" /></a></div><br />Well, now it's time for me to start getting ready for my morning appointment.&nbsp; This is Labor Day weekend here so lots of folks will be celebrating with family and friends.&nbsp; Don't forget to pray for the folks in Texas and the surrounding states who are dealing with loss and more because of the devastating storms.&nbsp; <br /><br />Till Sunday, be safe and have an awesome weekend.<br /><br />Hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836896508271015450.post-18173357940081890752017-08-31T10:58:00.000-04:002017-09-11T14:42:19.857-04:00Say Farewell To Beautiful AugustAugust 31, 2017<br /><br />Good morning.&nbsp; Today we say farewell to this beautiful month of August.&nbsp; Hopefully, the super weather will stick around for another few weeks.&nbsp; After all, it is still Summer.&nbsp; Well, I'm a bit late in posting this morning but that's because I added a new page to my blog.&nbsp; <br /><br />I've had a request for the afghan pattern that I've been using.&nbsp; It's an easy pattern and it looks beautiful.&nbsp; So, if you look in the right side column near the top of the page, you'll find a link for the page "Patterns."&nbsp; Any other requests, let me know and I'll try to publish other pattern requests on this new page.<br /><br />Please note that I added the yarn requirements for both the double strand and the single strand, along with the different brand yarns.&nbsp; I also added the pattern (color) arrangements that I've used.&nbsp; Have fun.<br /><br />Yesterday the new box of yarn arrived, and of course I just had to play with some of it.&nbsp; Here's a photo of one of the yarns called "Cactus" and one of the dolly dresses made with it.&nbsp; I just love this one.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UrUrWtBAK7s/WagYs4X-nrI/AAAAAAAAWik/CXkwgAMA8jYVr8XOaqWpi8smyCfZuAVNQCEwYBhgL/s1600/20170830_140736%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="565" data-original-width="600" height="376" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UrUrWtBAK7s/WagYs4X-nrI/AAAAAAAAWik/CXkwgAMA8jYVr8XOaqWpi8smyCfZuAVNQCEwYBhgL/s400/20170830_140736%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZrQLX1mNMN8/WagYswAi-jI/AAAAAAAAWio/0Quy9OHy1KES6Rqk8aPbwgqOVEAjkq1mgCEwYBhgL/s1600/20170830_234735%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZrQLX1mNMN8/WagYswAi-jI/AAAAAAAAWio/0Quy9OHy1KES6Rqk8aPbwgqOVEAjkq1mgCEwYBhgL/s400/20170830_234735%2Bsm.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />This is another dolly dress that I'm working on.&nbsp; This one is "Flamingo."&nbsp; Another gorgeous color!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1dpecAm5wgk/WagYtGkvZ6I/AAAAAAAAWis/FLFWIFl4bLgfT5dGsOERbjBeIjeKfZZ4ACEwYBhgL/s1600/20170829_232453%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1dpecAm5wgk/WagYtGkvZ6I/AAAAAAAAWis/FLFWIFl4bLgfT5dGsOERbjBeIjeKfZZ4ACEwYBhgL/s400/20170829_232453%2Bsm.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Of course, the dresses aren't finished yet.&nbsp; I still have to put the embellishments on them.&nbsp; I had to order a few more dollies though.&nbsp; When they arrived, I'll put the dresses on&nbsp;the dolls and then finish the embellishments.&nbsp; After that, I'll take new photos.&nbsp; These little dollies are soooo cute!<br /><br />Last night, DIL Janet was here and she brought some delicious dessert goodies with her.&nbsp; The little cupcakes are so yummy!&nbsp; Plus there was carrot cake and strawberry shortcake cake.&nbsp; We both ate the strawberry shortcake cake first.&nbsp; Ooooooooh!!!!!&nbsp; So yummy!&nbsp; I saved my carrot cake for later, and this morning I had one of scrumptious little cupcakes for breakfast.&nbsp; (We only do this once in a while, maybe once every four to six weeks)<br /><br />Pogo surprised us by eating his doggie food and asking for more.&nbsp; Wow!&nbsp; Will wonders never cease!&nbsp; He also had a plate of doggie food for breakfast this morning.&nbsp; God bless his little heart!!&nbsp; Pretty soon, I'll have to start thinking about what Santa can bring for Pogo this year.&nbsp; He has so much, that it's hard to think up something new.&nbsp; <br /><br />Maybe this year, instead of getting presents, I'll let Pogo go shopping and buy presents for a lot of doggies (and kitties) at a local shelter.&nbsp; I'll have to make a few calls to see how many toys Pogo will have to buy.&nbsp; <br /><br />Today I have a new quick page for you.&nbsp;This one might be fun for some of your photos taken by the seashore.&nbsp; Enjoy.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dfKGzXD9BBI/WagZD87LQUI/AAAAAAAAWi4/EX6nj2OZukQYuDlQqGpy_6izCwFEO0sZwCEwYBhgL/s1600/EB%2B-%2BPrevew%2BQP%2B2017%2B-%2B24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dfKGzXD9BBI/WagZD87LQUI/AAAAAAAAWi4/EX6nj2OZukQYuDlQqGpy_6izCwFEO0sZwCEwYBhgL/s400/EB%2B-%2BPrevew%2BQP%2B2017%2B-%2B24.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Here is your download link:<br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/file/q6z7ohtga9rtxyz/EB_-_QP_2017_-_24.zip">expired</a><br /><br />I also have an image that I borrowed from the web to share with you.&nbsp; I just thought this was such a fun image, and so very much like the "Maxine" attitude.&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jNpqh3oB3rc/WagYtknIu9I/AAAAAAAAWi4/sP7bjB5h3X85pKxWh5FIDeJkhGTE9O5VACEwYBhgL/s1600/FB_IMG_1501457733713%2Bb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="529" data-original-width="700" height="301" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jNpqh3oB3rc/WagYtknIu9I/AAAAAAAAWi4/sP7bjB5h3X85pKxWh5FIDeJkhGTE9O5VACEwYBhgL/s400/FB_IMG_1501457733713%2Bb.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Well, now it's time for a fresh cup of coffee while I think about what sort of mischief Pogo and I can get into today.&nbsp; So till tomorrow, Y'all have an awesome day.<br /><br />Hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836896508271015450.post-85091237197493119682017-08-30T11:41:00.000-04:002017-08-30T11:41:04.079-04:00Happy Belated Birthday, KevinAugust 30, 2017<br /><br />Good morning.&nbsp; Sorry for not being here yesterday, but I had a morning appointment with my orthopedic doctor and did a couple errands on the way home.&nbsp; By the time I was able to sit down and type it was already mid afternoon and my arm was aching.&nbsp; <br /><br />My right shoulder has been rather painful for the past few weeks, and I needed to find out why.&nbsp; According to my doctor, along with arthritis, I have Bursitis, tendonitis and impingement syndrome in my shoulder.&nbsp; Impingement syndrome occurs when the rotator cuff tendons rub against the roof of the shoulder joint.&nbsp; Well goodie goodie for me!&nbsp; <br /><br />It seems that all the repetitive use (crocheting, etc) has not been kind to my shoulder.&nbsp; I ended up getting a cortisone shot in my shoulder.&nbsp; OUCH!!&nbsp; I am such a baby when it comes to needles!&nbsp; If the pain doesn't go away, I have another appointment in three weeks.&nbsp; I need to take more breaks while I'm crocheting, and do more arm exercises every so often during the day.<br /><br />Well, my bad!&nbsp; It was Kevin's birthday a couple days ago, and it slipped right by me.&nbsp; I am getting so bad at remembering birthdays and anniversaries.&nbsp; Kevin, I hope your special day was awesome.&nbsp; Happy Birthday sweetie.&nbsp; I love you.&nbsp; Here's a birthday layout that Deanne made for Kevin.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zYpoazdBLHk/WabXE70AYTI/AAAAAAAAWh8/nQ18G2dXyiAg6CpZtopFdhlgNE9_n7AXwCLcBGAs/s1600/FB_IMG_1503936213488%2Bb%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zYpoazdBLHk/WabXE70AYTI/AAAAAAAAWh8/nQ18G2dXyiAg6CpZtopFdhlgNE9_n7AXwCLcBGAs/s400/FB_IMG_1503936213488%2Bb%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Monday afternoon, around 2:30, Pogo went to sit in front of the door to watch for Joe to come home from work.&nbsp; Joe usually comes in sometime between 3:10 and 3:30.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BthnBM1AeY0/WabXFmnEO4I/AAAAAAAAWiA/As6_Q9MFwM4eR0atOZLr8ditZ1pCjiuDACEwYBhgL/s1600/20170828_153733%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BthnBM1AeY0/WabXFmnEO4I/AAAAAAAAWiA/As6_Q9MFwM4eR0atOZLr8ditZ1pCjiuDACEwYBhgL/s400/20170828_153733%2Bsm.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Well, Joe didn't come home.&nbsp; Instead, he texted me to say that he would be quite late.&nbsp; But Pogo did not understand this when I explained it to him.&nbsp; So three hours later, he is still sitting by the door, waiting for Joe.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--tq_l_yVcbQ/WabXEbIhI-I/AAAAAAAAWiE/EPrJsJgC9l0gihRsdbqiULZrOae3hPIPACEwYBhgL/s1600/20170828_172608%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--tq_l_yVcbQ/WabXEbIhI-I/AAAAAAAAWiE/EPrJsJgC9l0gihRsdbqiULZrOae3hPIPACEwYBhgL/s400/20170828_172608%2Bsm.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />It was getting late, so I cooked Pogo a hamburger so that he wouldn't be so hungry.&nbsp; Eventually, close to 8 p.m., Joe finally got home.&nbsp; And of course, Pogo ran right out into the house to bark at Joe and get his turkey treat.&nbsp; <br /><br />That night, I finished the afghan.&nbsp; My goodness, it is really quite pretty.&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UEdh70qSG9E/WabXEYOFzNI/AAAAAAAAWiE/Yk5Jaah8VfgpFxql2tOuB4LcLBnx6aarQCEwYBhgL/s1600/20170828_222753%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="750" height="280" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UEdh70qSG9E/WabXEYOFzNI/AAAAAAAAWiE/Yk5Jaah8VfgpFxql2tOuB4LcLBnx6aarQCEwYBhgL/s400/20170828_222753%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Yesterday, while I was out, the box of new yarn came.&nbsp; The carrier did not leave it though, so I called the Post Office and requested a re-delivery for today.&nbsp; It arrived a little while ago.&nbsp; Last night, though, I started a new little dolly dress.&nbsp; This one with the Flamingo yarn.&nbsp; Goodness, such a pretty color!<br /><br />Now that the yarn is here, I hope to be able to finish up my list of projects in the next couple of months.&nbsp; I'll need to run out today for a bit because I forgot to put the bills out in the mail this morning.&nbsp; Joe is home and he may go out later, so maybe he can drop these off at the post office for me.&nbsp; <br /><br />I want to thank everyone for the responses about the pets and other animals being saved in Texas.&nbsp; It hurts me to see these animals scared and suffering.&nbsp; I&nbsp;feel much better knowing that a lot of folks and agencies are collecting all the animals and getting them to safety.&nbsp; <br /><br />Well, now that I've chewed your ear a bit, I think I'll make a fresh cup of coffee&nbsp; and Pogo and I will sit out on the porch for a while.&nbsp; So, till tomorrow, Y'all be safe and have a fantabulous day.<br /><br />Hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836896508271015450.post-75019649572842075702017-08-28T10:44:00.000-04:002017-08-28T10:44:38.138-04:00The News Of The Storm Is Not GoodAugust 28, 2017<br /><br />Good morning.&nbsp; Well, it is for us. But not so good for millions of folks in Texas.&nbsp; I've been following news of the storm and the news is not good.&nbsp; As of bedtime last night, there had been five deaths because of the storm.&nbsp; The water keeps climbing higher, and the rain doesn't look like it's going to stop for some time.<br /><br />So far, I have not seen or heard of any pets or wildlife being saved and I am heart sick over this .&nbsp; I'm hoping that everyone who evacuated remembered to take their animals with them.&nbsp; I'm hoping that all livestock has been moved to higher ground before the neighborhoods became flooded.<br /><br />There's not much other news for today.&nbsp; Pogo and I will go out to do a couple errands when I'm finished typing this post.&nbsp; Other than that, I've made no other plans for today.&nbsp; I have about fifteen more rows to put on the afghan and it will be done, so maybe I'll work on that later today.&nbsp; At some point, I'll have to go pick up a few groceries as we're running out of a few things.&nbsp; <br /><br />The nights are pretty cool now, only in the fifties.&nbsp; The days are getting shorter too.&nbsp; The sun comes up later in the morning and sets a lot earlier in the evening.&nbsp; So I guess that means that Autumn is right around the corner.<br /><br />Deanne sent me a photo a few days ago of a "stick bug" that&nbsp;she spotted in her yard.&nbsp; &nbsp;Phasmatodea are an order of insects, whose members are variously known as stick insects in Europe and Australasia;&nbsp; and stick bugs, walking sticks or bug sticks in the United States and Canada.&nbsp; They are also known as Phasmids, ghost insects or leaf insects.&nbsp; They can also be kept as pets, and you can look this information up on Google.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wuzJiHTNGRY/WaQo8XMMNuI/AAAAAAAAWho/MI20QanpjgYwh-t2JYO9d7Szpd3kWvlYwCEwYBhgL/s1600/Stick%2Bbug%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="529" data-original-width="700" height="301" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wuzJiHTNGRY/WaQo8XMMNuI/AAAAAAAAWho/MI20QanpjgYwh-t2JYO9d7Szpd3kWvlYwCEwYBhgL/s400/Stick%2Bbug%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />I also have a photo that Joe sent to me while he was at the park.&nbsp; He knows that I love all the water birds there.&nbsp; Here's a cute photo of a pair of ducks resting by a rock.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4fYJecTJqGs/WaQo8JoN4FI/AAAAAAAAWho/IScb8yq00WcnVTy4seHM3A_iTM53FwdRQCEwYBhgL/s1600/2017082695082800%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="516" data-original-width="700" height="293" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4fYJecTJqGs/WaQo8JoN4FI/AAAAAAAAWho/IScb8yq00WcnVTy4seHM3A_iTM53FwdRQCEwYBhgL/s400/2017082695082800%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />I also dug a photo out from my archives of a yellow finch enjoying a patch of black-eyed susans.&nbsp; I haven't seen any of these yellow finches around here for a couple of years now.&nbsp; Hmmm, not sure why.&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y6bg8a3yxwY/WaQo8A7hZZI/AAAAAAAAWho/T0T7Rafde2U8eaH_lFfheDCAqXOZvSMYgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_3996%2Bsm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="554" data-original-width="750" height="295" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y6bg8a3yxwY/WaQo8A7hZZI/AAAAAAAAWho/T0T7Rafde2U8eaH_lFfheDCAqXOZvSMYgCEwYBhgL/s400/IMG_3996%2Bsm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Now I think I'll take my leave and get dressed.&nbsp; I really do need to do a couple of errands.&nbsp; So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantabulous day.<br /><br />Hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.com3